This week on A Podcast About Catholic Things, Eric (The Ambassador of Common Sense) and Dan (The Ambassador of Nonsense) discuss the infamous Spanish Inquisition (along with other inquisitions in medieval Europe). What was it? Why did it start? And how true is all the rhetoric that anti-Christians use when they point their fingers at it?

In current events, Pope Francis praises the president of Ireland. ISIL, ISIS, and the Taliban are all fighting. French and US presidents vow to end dispute over anti-China pact. Sonora, Mexico allows gay marriage. Ukraine passes law banning oligarchs from politics. European Commission wants to force USB-C on entire industry. People's Bank of China bans crypto-currency. Students discover Americans 23,000 years old. Yahoo says CIA tried to kill Julian Assange. Polish states repeal their 'anti-gay- laws. NASA to launch Lucy to probe Jupiter trojan asteroids. YouTube bans 'misinformation', Russia bans YouTube.

In the land of nonsense, world record holder makes hotwheels do 10 loops. Humpty Dumpty sculpture is stolen from exhibit. A missing man joins his own search party. And schools in California shut down because of flea infestation.

Saint of the week: Saint Menas of Egypt