Papal Synod

Michael Knowles joins the show as we peer behind the curtain of history—specifically, the “silence” of Pope Pius XII during the height of Nazi Germany. Is he the most misunderstood Pope in history? If so, what does that mean for the world? Get the facts first with Morning Wire. The Pope and the Führer: The Secret Vatican Files of World War II is streaming now, only on DailyWire+: https://bit.ly/4mO11ch - - - Wake up with new Morning Wire merch: https://bit.ly/4lIubt3 - - - Privacy Policy: https://www.dailywire.com/privacy morning wire,morning wire podcast,the morning wire podcast,Georgia Howe,John Bickley,daily wire podcast,podcast,news podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Just days before his death, Pope Francis wrestled with an enormous problem: the Vatican’s dire finances. The world’s smallest country is now facing a budget deficit of millions, and a looming crisis in its pension fund. As the Papal conclave meets this week to vote for a new leader, WSJ’s Drew Hinshaw pieces through how centuries of financial mismanagement have culminated into a mess that the next pope will inherit. Jessica Mendoza hosts. Further Listening: - Pope Francis Has Died. What’s Next for the Catholic Church?  - The Mormon Church’s $100 Billion Secret Fund  Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Monday morning, Pope Francis died at 88. The first South American to hold the office, he was known for his commitment to social and economic justice. WSJ’s Margherita Stancati discusses Francis’ legacy and explains what happens next for the Catholic Church. Jessica Mendoza hosts. Further Listening:  - The Return of Religious Films to Hollywood  - The Mormon Church's $100 Billion Secret Fund  Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Syrian rebels continue their push south in an effort to take more territory as government forces fail to hold them back. Plus, there are calls for the South Korean president to resign after he tried to declare martial law. And, Pope Francis promotes 21 men as new cardinals.

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 Mick Hunt and Dr. Amara Pope discuss the intersections of media, culture, and identity in detail. Dr. Pope shares her unique perspective on how her background shaped her interests and professional focus, particularly around the complexities of identity in media. She highlights her work on Canadian R&B's role in shaping national identity and her efforts to bring more diversity to academic and media discourse.

Amara Pope's Background: With a rich academic background in media studies, Dr. Pope combines her personal experiences and professional expertise to explore identity, culture, and media representation.

Defining Moments: Dr. Pope shares insights on navigating different social contexts in her youth, moving from diverse urban settings to less diverse rural areas, and the impact these experiences had on her personal and professional development.

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• Dr. Pope's inspiration from her parents' immigrant struggles in Canada influenced her career path in media and marketing.
• Her academic journey from undergraduate studies to earning a PhD, alongside balancing multiple jobs to support her education.
• Exploration of Canadian identity and diversity through her research, particularly in the context of Canadian R&B music.

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• "I've been inspired by my parents' hard work and dedication, which has deeply influenced my career and academic choices."
• "My research is about uncovering the layers of media representation and its impact on cultural identity."

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An archbishop has accused Pope Francis of being part of the effort to cover up a sex abuse scandal. What does it mean that the accusation is coming from inside the Roman Catholic Church? Guest: Jason Horowitz, the Rome bureau chief of The New York Times. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily.