Contact: Nick Thomm, Ave Mario Radio, 734-930-3164, 734-277-0693 cell, nthomm@avemariaradio.net

ANN ARBOR, Mich., March 14, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- Catholic journalist and author, Al Kresta, whose daily talk show, "Kresta in the Afternoon," is heard on some 220 radio stations, is available for interviews on the new Pope Francis.

Al's commentary is available here.

A seasoned broadcaster, former Protestant minister, and high-profile convert to Catholicism, Al Kresta is a savvy and eloquent media personality with a strong on-air presence and an encyclopedic knowledge of Catholic doctrine and Church teaching. He can offer reasoned and insightful commentary on the implications of this historic move for the future of the Church and its involvements with critical issues around the world. He will do on-site studio interviews or speak by phone. Studio-to-studio audio links can also be arranged.

"Kresta in the Afternoon," the foremost Catholic-focused radio talk show, is heard five days a week on over 220 stations via the EWTN Global Catholic Radio network and Sirius Satellite Radio. Kresta is the author of several books, the latest of which, "Dangerous to the Faith - Catholicism's 21st-Century Opponents," will be released this spring by Our Sunday Visitor Books.

For more information about availability, or to arrange an interview, contact Nick Thomm, producer: 734-930-3164 or 734-277-0693 - nthomm@avemariaradio.net