This week on “Inside the Vatican,” Gerry and I talk briefly about the horrific fire at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. Then, we’ll update you on Pope Francis kissing the feet of South Sudanese leaders, and the importance of gestures like this one.

We’ll also talk about a new letter from Pope Emeritus Benedict that addressed the sexual abuse crisis. We go through some of the questions that journalists are raising about the circumstances under which the letter was written and distributed.

Finally, I ask Gerry to share one of my favorite stories from his new book on the conclave that elected Pope Francis.

This episode was brought to you by the documentary “Hesburgh,” available nationwide April 26. Learn more at hesburghfilm.com.

Links:

• Father James Martin: Where was God when Notre Dame was in flames?
• Grieving the fire of Notre Dame during Holy Week
• Watch: Pope Francis kisses the feet of South Sudan leaders to beg for peace
• Pope Benedict’s letter on sex abuse is not an attack on Francis (or Vatican II)
• Exclusive: Inside the election of Pope Francis
• Gerry's book: Buy from Orbis Books | Buy on Amazon

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