As the Catholic Church prepares to select its next pope following the death of Pope Francis, speculation continues to rise about who that man will be. (WATCH: The Weekend Spectator Ep. 37: A Catholic and a Protestant on the Pope)
In this episode of The Spectator P.M. Podcast, join host Ellie Gardey Holmes and special guest American Spectator contributing editor S.A. McCarthy as they reflect on Pope Francis’s legacy and discuss the future of the Catholic Church. Ellie and Sam explain how Pope Francis’s teachings have brought divisiveness to the Church and the need for the future pope to clarify, preserve, and pass on the Christian faith. They also discuss the College of Cardinals and the men who could become the next pope. (READ MORE: Who Are the Potential Replacements for Pope Francis?)
Tune in to hear their discussion!
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