Pope "Can't Comment" on Jimmy Lai
Rise Right
March 5th, 2026 - Blessed feast of St. Ciarán the Elder! Pope Leo XIV told reporters he "can't comment" on Jimmy Lai's sentencing. The war with Iran continues, with Secretary of War Pete Hegseth saying combat operations could continue for up to eight weeks. The Strait of Hormuz has been almost entirely shut down, causing an energy and fuel crises exacerbated by Iranian attacks on oil and gas production facilities throughout the Middle East. Rise Right is a live morning program hosted by Sarah Cain & Jakob Martin Kraft, designed to help Catholics begin their day grounded in faith, clarity, and peace. The goal is simple: help listeners start their day well. Stay rooted in prayer, informed about the world, and able to face each day with joy and reason. RiseRight.org
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Co-Hosted by Sarah Cain and Jakob Martin Kraft, Rise Right is a live morning program designed to help Catholics begin their day grounded in faith, clarity, and peace. In an age of outrage, our goal is simple: help listeners start their day well. Together we’ll stay rooted in prayer, informed about the world, and able to face the day while maintaining our joy and reason. Produced by The Station of the Cross Catholic Media Network.