Francis Effect podcast

Fr. Daniel, Heidi, and David discuss the efforts of Florida Governor Ron Desantis to change the AP curriculum, the parallels between anti-Trans and anti-LGBTQIA+ legislation and the policies of many Catholic schools and dioceses, and the challenges and joys of entering the season of Lent.

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Heidi, Fr. Daniel, and David look at the recent passing of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, and his legacy. They also explore the many facets of synodality, as they look at a recent essay by Cardinal McElroy about welcoming the marginalized, and the possibilities that arise in letting the excluded voices of women play a role in our liturgies.

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Fr. Daniel, Heidi, and David explore the most recent revelations from the Congressional hearings on January 6th, discuss the recent removal of Frank Pavone from the clerical state, and talk about their hopes for Christmas and the New Year

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Heidi, Fr. Daniel, and David discuss the issues at play in recent oral arguments in the 303 Creative case, look at the fans and opponents of synodality in the USCCB and beyond, and explore what diplomatic possibilities might lay ahead for Vatican-China

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Heidi, Fr. Daniel, and David look at the recent attack on the LGBTQ community in Colorado, the implications of the recent elections for leadership in the USCCB, and talk about the beginning of Advent

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Heidi, Fr. Daniel, and David do a round-up of the 2022 Midterm elections, explore recent Supreme Court cases and their effects on Affirmative Action and Native tribal law, and discuss recent anti-LGBTQ+ policies in Catholic dioceses

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Fr. Daniel, Heidi, and David discuss the recent remarks from rapper Ye and their consequences, the aftermath of yet another horrific school shooting, and the recent political comments from Archbishop Chaput

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Heidi, Fr. Daniel, and David look back at the complex legacy of the Second Vatican Council, look ahead to the November midterm elections, and look all around for good things to watch and read.

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Heidi, Fr. Daniel, and David look at Catholic Governors using migrants as political pawns, the recent synthesis reports from the Synod on Synodality, and recent developments and long-term effects in the ongoing war in Ukraine

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Heidi, Fr. Daniel, and David kick off season 11 with a look back at the summer break, and they explore the impact of the recent death of Queen Elizabeth II as well as recent policies from dioceses to exclude LGBTQ+ parishioners

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