The Battle of Lepanto & Chesterton’s Poem: Joseph Pearce on History, Faith, & the Rosary

Son Rise Morning Show · Oct 2, 2026 · 7m

How did a 1571 naval battle shape Western civilization, and why did G.K. Chesterton immortalize it in verse? Renowned Catholic author and literary scholar Joseph Pearce joins Matt Swaim on The Son Rise Morning Show to unpack the history and poetry behind Chesterton's epic poem Lepanto. Pearce discusses the historical significance of the Holy League's victory under Don John of Austria, the connection to Pope St. Pius V's call for the Rosary (originating the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary/Our Lady of Victory), and how poetry recitations bring this dramatic moment in Christian history to life…