The Theological Foundations of American Politics

JD and Ed speculate how the first American pope might mark the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

Then, they share their picks for vacancies (or soon-to-be vacancies) in the Dicasteries for Bishops; Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments; Causes of Saints; and the Laity, the Family and Life.

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