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Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Romans Weigh In On Pope’s Resignation

Pope Benedict XVI arrives for his weekly general audience at the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican, Wednesday Feb. 13, 2013. (Alessandra Tarantino/AP)

Pope Benedict XVI arrives for his weekly general audience at the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican, Wednesday Feb. 13, 2013. (Alessandra Tarantino/AP)

What are Catholics saying about the news this week that Pope Benedict XVI will be stepping down at the end of this month?

The BBC’s Dan Damon spoke to the faithful on the streets of the Eternal City.

Other stories from Wednesday's show

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  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100003000884786 Navin R Johnson

    Good riddance, he should be in prison. 

  • anon

    Perhaps the cardinals will receive a more progressive inspiration from the big guy and appoint a Hispanic pope this time. No women candidates though, please; thats asking a bit much.

    • Sheila

       I’m confused: why is it “a bit much”?  Is it because women are less intelligent than men?  Or morally weaker?  Do you have evidence of that?  Or is that women don’t have penises?  I just don’t follow.

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Thursday, May 16, 2013
Morehouse College President Talks Controversies, Challenges
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President Obama delivers the commencement address this weekend at Morehouse College, the all-male historically black college. The school’s president discusses recent controversies and challenges.

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Thursday, May 16, 2013
Jails Become De Facto Psychiatric Wards
Mark with Houston at Houston's high school graduation in 2009. (Courtesy of Mac McClelland)

Failures in mental health care mean that often the only way to get help for a loved one is to call the police. We speak with a journalist about the tragic consequences for her family.

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Thursday, May 16, 2013
‘Here & Now’ Interview Inspires Hit Country Song
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In 2011, a Nashville songwriter heard Alex Ashlock’s interview with Paul Monti, who lost his son in Afghanistan. It inspired her to write “I Drive Your Truck.”

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