Nationality Italian American Website linorulli.com Role Radio host Books Sinner, Saint | Years active 1997–present Name Lino Rulli Education College of Saint Benedict | |
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Born October 26, 1971 (age 52) ( 1971-10-26 ) Saint Paul, Minnesota Alma mater Saint John's University Occupation Radio host
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Lino Rulli of "The Catholic Guy" broadcasts from Vatican Radio
Angelo "Lino" Rulli (born October 26, 1971) is an American radio host, author, producer, and former television host. He is currently the host of The Catholic Guy radio show, which is aired on The Catholic Channel on Sirius XM Radio, and Lino at Large, syndicated throughout North America. He was also the executive producer and host of the Emmy Award-winning television show Generation Cross. In addition to his radio and television work, Rulli has released two books, both of which discuss Catholicism in a comedic tone through personal anecdotes.
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Early life
Rulli was born on October 26, 1971 to an Italian American family in Saint Paul, Minnesota. His mother Gina worked as a foreign language teacher at a local high school while his father Angelo worked as a probation officer during his early life; however, teenage Rulli and his father joined Circus Flora where he was assistant to his father's organ grinding. He is a graduate of Hill-Murray High School in Maplewood, Minnesota. He went on to get a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communications and a Master of Theology Degree from Saint John's University. During his time in college, Rulli began to dabble in radio. In 1991, he hosted his first program on college radio station KJNB. Rulli went on to pursue a career in television, which would eventually evolve into his current radio and print endeavors.
Television
Rulli began his television career as a reporter for WCCO-TV, then later a commentator for KMSP-TV, both stations based out of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Rulli then began a solo project, Generation Cross, a television show he hosted and produced from 1998–2004. The show has been nationally syndicated on multiple Catholic media networks, including CatholicTV. Rulli won two Emmy Awards for his work as program host. After Generation Cross, Rulli co-executive produced The Last Flagraiser, a CBS documentary honoring the World War II soldiers who raised the flag at the Battle of Iwo Jima, winning multiple awards including another Emmy. In 2008, Rulli co-produced of the film Champions of Faith in which devout Christian baseball players are interviewed.
Rulli also makes frequent appearances on news channels, often discussing Catholic current events and other religious issues. Specifically, he has been featured on various CNN and Fox News Channel shows, including Piers Morgan Live and Fox News Live respectively.
Radio
Rulli is currently the host of The Catholic Guy, a radio show aired weekdays on The Catholic Channel on Sirius XM Satellite Radio. He also hosts "Lino at Large," a radio show sponsored by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops syndicated throughout North America. Rulli has also made appearances on Howard Stern's Sirius XM channels (Howard 100 and Howard 101), specifically The Jay Thomas Show and Howard 100 News. Following immediate success of The Catholic Guy, twin cities Minneapolis and Saint Paul declared September 29 to be "Lino Rulli Day" (initiated in 2010).
In September 2011, Rulli released his first book, Sinner: The Catholic Guy's Funny, Feeble Attempt to Be a Faithful Catholic, in which he shares the joys and the struggles of trying to follow God in everyday circumstances. Sinner was promoted on a variety of media facets, including CatholicTV, Fox News Channel, and Howard 100 News. Two years later, he released his second book, Saint: Why I Should Be Canonized Right Away, in which he comedically discusses how he is bound for sainthood.
Personal life
Bulli would frequently joke about his struggles in relationships on his radio show, even to the point of discussing his problems with a dating coach. After years of this recurring theme, Rulli announced his engagement to his girlfriend, Jill, in May 2015.