Patrick breaks down major headlines, covering a new Washington law threatening the seal of confession, the real dangers behind the abortion pill, and the anticipation around the upcoming papal conclave. He also addresses the uproar over the Trump-as-Pope meme and reflects on how technology shapes daily life, even for those facing hardship. If you want thoughtful perspectives on faith, news, and culture, catch this episode!

 

• Washington governor signs abuse bill requiring priests to break Seal of Confession (00:48)
• In response to Washington Governor Bob Ferguson signing Senate Bill 5375, which requires priests to break the seal of confession, Bishop Thomas Daly of Spokane affirmed that clergy in his diocese remain committed to preserving the sanctity of the sacrament—even if it means going to jail.
• Groundbreaking study finds abortion pill 22 times more dangerous than FDA says (11:10)
• Mifepristone - The abortion pill kills babies and harms mothers. (12:57)
• Audio: Jimmy Carr on the Quality of Life (15:13)
• Paula (email) – How you begin your show with the governor of Washington, conclave and abortion pill - AND NO WORD ABOUT trumps meme with him as pope.....NO WORD??? Why? (24:07)
• Joel - I thought The Trump/Pope meme was hilarious and didn’t cross line too much. (34:04)
• Anna – I’m not upset by Trump’s tweet but it was in poor taste for a president (37:59)
• Bob - Why didn't Jesus just walk through the Temple and show all the people that he rebuilt the Temple. Why didn't he show the Jews and Romans his wounds? (41:25)
• Joseph (email) - As a Vietnamese Catholic who lived in Vietnam for over 20 years and now resides in the United States, in my former parish in Saigon, the gong was used only a few times a year, typically during the Easter season. (46:13)
• Purple (email) - I just wondered where on earth (or heaven) you came up with the idea that saints and angels communicate in their minds with each other? Is that a biblical notion? (48:06)