March 15, 2013

Pope Francis; None of the Above: Religious Implications

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March 15, 2013 Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly

Premiered March 14, 2013

March 15, 2013

We report on the selection of Pope Francis I, the first Latin American pope, and reaction from the Catholic community and Vatican observers, including a conversation with Rev. James Martin, S.J. Also, we revisit our series on the rise of the religiously unaffiliated with our story about the religious implications. (Originally broadcast October 26, 2012)

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Will Pope Francis be able to reform the Vatican bureaucracy?

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Father James Martin on the New Pope

What will the election of the first Latin American pope mean for the Catholic Church?

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Pope Francis

Many hope Pope Francis will carry on the priorities of St. Francis and not just his name.

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St. Francis of Assisi

These young musicians want to bridge the Israeli-Palestinian divide through music.

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Heartbeat Youth Musicians

He asks US Catholics to pray for the cardinals as they prepare to enter the conclave.

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Cardinal Donald Wuerl: Pray for the Cardinals

Monsignor Irwin describes the religious rituals that will proceed the conclave on Tuesday.

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Monsignor Kevin Irwin: The Religious Rituals for Conclave

He describes what will happen as the cardinals vote for the new pope in the conclave.

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Rev. Thomas Reese: What Happens in the Conclave

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This acclaimed one-of-a-kind TV show examines religion's role and the ethical dimensions behind top news headlines. Hosted by veteran journalist Bob Abernethy.