The Archdiocese of New York offers an $800 million settlement to victim-survivors of clerical sexual abuse.

JD plays a round of occupational ‘Good, Better, Best’ in honor of the feast of St. Joseph the Worker.

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Ed explains why the Benevacantism conspiracy theory is back in the news this week.

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JD and Ed talk about Pope Leo XIV’s in-flight press conference this week. Then, JD talks about a new database system being tested in dioceses in Brazil.

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Pope Leo XIV speaks to reporters during a papal flight April 21. Credit: Vatican Media.

Ed shares a New Jersey basketball story

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JD and Ed talk about Pope Leo XIV’s trip to Africa and his letter to the College of Cardinals.

Ed plays a round of First Communion ‘Yes or No.’

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Ed asks JD a question of etiquette.

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JD and Ed talk about the January meeting between the Vatican’s then-nuncio to the United States and the Department of Defense. JD asks about Pope Leo XIV’s approach to just war.

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Ed asks JD for his take on Pope Leo’s plans for a consistory of cardinals in June.

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