Ep. 378 Edward Pentin on Targeted Attack of Ann Widdecombe & Amy Welborn on the 'End of Reading'

Ep. 378 Edward Pentin on Targeted Attack of Ann Widdecombe & Amy Welborn on the 'End of Reading'

July 15, 2026 · 54 min

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The episode discusses the targeted attack on Ann Widdecombe and the implications for reading in the modern age, featuring insights from Edward Pentin and Amy Welborn.

With the tragic news of the murder of Catholic politician Ann Widdecombe in the UK, Edward Pentin of the National Catholic Register joins to share the latest details on what police are calling a "targeted attack." Then, as The Atlantic does a deep dive on the "end of reading," Catholic author and blogger Amy Welborn sheds light on the ways readers of all ages are still engaging with the written word. And as we remember St. Kateri Tekakwitha this week, Msgr. Roger Landry joins us with amazing details about her life, including her deep devotion to Adoration and the Eucharist. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

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