NEW YORK, New York (May 8, 2025) — Patrick was a frequent expert commentator on both Newsmax and Dr. Phil’s Merit TV from the day Pope Francis died on April 21 until the College of Cardinals selected Chicago-born Robert Francis Prevost (Pope Leo XIV) as the new leader of the Catholic Church.
Novecosky provided commentary on both networks upon Francis’ death, noting that the Argentinian pope had a great legacy in teaching God’s mercy and defending the unborn. His legacy also includes sending mixed signals on homosexuality and gender identity, weighing in on U.S. politics, and clamping down on the celebration of the Traditional Latin Mass.
MERIT TV (May 8, 2025): Election of Pope Leo XIV (16 minutes 30 seconds)
MERIT TV (April 28, 2025): Pope Francis and the Conclave (5 minutes 40 seconds)
NEWSMAX (April 27, 2025): Looking at the Conclave (4 minutes 1 second)
NEWSMAX (April 25, 2025): Pope Francis Laid to Rest (7 minutes 37 seconds)
MERIT TV (April 23, 2025): Looking Ahead to the Papal Funeral (5 minutes 26 seconds)
MERIT TV (April 21, 2025): Remembering Pope Francis (6 minutes 34 seconds)
