Exploring the various names and nicknames given to Pope Francis and discussing his improving health after being hospitalized for bronchitis. Includes sponsor ads for Delete Me and supporting Vox.com.
The Pope, his bishops, and some women walk into the Vatican. The National Catholic Reporter’s Joshua McElwee explains what happens next.
This episode was produced by Isabel Angell, edited by Matt Collette, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Patrick Boyd, and hosted by Noel King.
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