Ep. 1 - 'A remarkable experiment'

Vatican experts Joshua McElwee and Christopher White discuss the opening of a major meeting in Rome that could determine the very future of the Catholic Church. They interview renowned church historian and theologian Dr. Catherine Clifford, who calls the October 2023 Synod of Bishops a "huge" and "remarkable" experiment. An earlier interview of Catherine Clifford by Brian Fraga: Lay synod member Catherine Clifford praises Pope Francis' method of dialogue, participation Christopher White's profile of the secretary-general of the Synod of Bishops: Cardinal Mario Grech: Central figure in pope's plan to change Catholic Church Christopher White's interview with new Cardinal Christophe Pierre: New Cardinal Pierre's suggestion for US bishops: 'Always listen' to the pope Catholic News Service coverage of Pope Francis' ecumenical prayer vigil ahead of the opening of the synod: Before synod retreat, pope prays for listening instead of polarization