Kresta in the Afternoon – April 29, 2021 – Hour 2
Matthew Bunson reviews a wide variety of church news, including problems with the German bishops and the newest saint, who was canonized in an unusual way.
Church News Roundup: A New Saint, Vatican Addresses Corruption Issues, and More
On April 24, Pope Francis used the process of “equipollent canonization” to declare Margaret of Castello the church’s newest saint. Who was Margaret of Castello? What does this process entail? Matthew Bunson joins us and also takes a look at other church news, including an attempt by Pope Francis to tackle financial corruption in the Vatican.
Links for this Segment
What is equipollent canonization, and why do we need it?
USCCB has ‘nothing in the works’ on Biden and Communion
Vatican accused of investing in companies making ‘morning-after pill’
Polish Catholics commemorate fifth of diocesan priests killed in World War II
Meet St Margaret of Castello, the pope’s unexpected canonization
