Is Your Diocese "Restructuring"?
Rise Right
April 14th, 2026 - Rep. Eric Swalwell announced that he plans to resign from Congress, amid a flurry of misconduct allegations. Rep. Tony Gonzalez is also resigning after a scandal. The U.S. began enforcing a naval blockade on Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz after peace talks collapsed. Iran condemned the move as “piracy” and threatened a response. On day two of his apostolic journey to Africa, Pope Leo XIV will pray at the archeological site of Hippo, visit a nursing home run by the Little Sisters of the Poor, and celebrate Mass in the Basilica of St. Augustine. Mayor Mamdani to open first city-run grocery store in NYC. The Trump Admin settled a lawsuit over the Stonewall Movement, agreeing to fly the LGBT flag. Bishop Barron joined calls for President Trump to apologize for his aggression in the Trump Social post aimed at Pope Leo. President Trump deleted the post of himself as Christ, claiming that he thought it depicted him as a doctor. Giorgia Meloni announces Italy is suspending their defense agreement with Israel. 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
About Podcast
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.
