
489: Eat a Baseball
Reverend James Manning, Pope Benedict XVI Resignation
Reverend James Manning criticizes Pope Benedict XVI for resigning via email without consulting the Cardinals, suggesting the departure was uncharacteristic of a man of God. The hosts speculate on the true reasons for the resignation, mentioning the Vatican Bank scandals, the Pope's health, and his past membership in the Hitler Youth. They discuss the rarity of a papal resignation, noting the last occurrence was 600 years ago.

