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Ave Maria in the Afternoon – August 8, 2024 – Hour 1

Why were Christians arrested in Paris for protesting the opening ceremony? Matthew Bunson joins us and Daniel Lendman examines the moral debate over the atomic bomb.

 

The Atomic Bomb Debate

August 6 and 9 are the anniversaries of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, one of the most controversial decisions of the last century. We examine the moral debate with Daniel Lendman.

Dr. Daniel Lendman is associate professor of theology at Ave Maria University.

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Christians arrested in Paris for protesting Olympics opening ceremony

Seven people aboard a bus protesting the attack against the faith of Christians that was featured during the opening ceremonies of the 2024 Summer Olympic Games were arrested in Paris on Monday. Matthew Bunson reports on this and other Church news.

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Paris 2024: 7 Arrested ‘at Gunpoint’ for Calling for an End to Attacks Against Christians

Future of Notre Dame’s Renowned ‘Catholic Think Tank’ in Question After Leadership Shakeup

Pope Francis letter on literature 

Matthew Bunson is the Vice-President and Editorial Director of EWTN News. He’s the author or co-author of more than 50 books including the first English-language biography of Pope Francis and The Encyclopedia of Catholic History. Follow him on twitter at MattBunson. Register Radio airs Saturdays at 4 pm and Sundays at 11 am on Ave Maria Radio

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