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Colorado’s bishops issue an open letter asking their governor to veto an a bill that would put taxpayer money toward elective abortions. JD asks if it is time for bishops to lose the script and start directly instructing and guiding Catholics.

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JD’s son gets the Sunday scaries. Then, JD and Ed reflect on The Pillar’s new columns section.

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JD and Ed talk about the status of the case against Fr. Marko Rupnik. Then, Ed plays a round of ‘Which superannuated See am I?'

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JD and Ed debate the purpose and impact of holy days of obligation.

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JD shares a bit of paternal wisdom from his own dad. Ed guards his Saturday plans.

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JD and Ed talk about an unusual ruling in an appeal of a wrongful termination lawsuit filed by the Vatican's former auditor general, Libero Milone.

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Vatican court: Auditor cannot bring ‘immoral and indecent’ evidence at appeal

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JD and Ed discuss Candlegate.

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JD and Ed consider ongoing chatter about a merger of the Diocese of Steubenville.

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Ed’s stressed, Pope Francis is still in the hospital, and kids’ movies from the 80s still haunt JD and Ed.

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JD and Ed address a question that has resurfaced with Pope Francis’ hospitalization— what will happen if there are more than 120 cardinal electors in the next conclave?

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