The Pope's Middle Finger & Other News

Steph and Anne engage in a much needed catch-up session on ***Catholicism In The News*****. College students are sharing dorms with nuns. The FBI is targeting Catholics (but in a needed way). Francis extolls the virtues of....flipping the bird (?!??!). The hosts know an embarrassing number of lyrics to Billy Joel’s “Only The Good Die Young.”LINKSNeumann University needed housing. A local convent had space. Now, nuns and students share a 'dorm’The FBI has their eye on radical traditionalist CatholicsPope Francis Briefly Gave the Middle Finger His Blessing in Since-Deleted TweetA nun and a monk fell in love, quit their monastic lives and got marriedPope warns Vatican staff an 'elegant demon' lurks among themFormer teacher says wrongful termination due to sexual orientation; Archdiocese of Denver says she broke contractRecommendations:“Bad Catholic” by the MetzingersOnly the Good Die Young by Billy JoelMike Birbiglia’s podcast Working It Out with guest Jimmy Fallon Abby Wambach’s commencement speech at Loyola Marymount. We’re HereCollection Basket:BrondihouseShare your stories, thoughts, and questions with us at [email protected] or at www.lapsedpodcast.com or call us and leave a message at 505-6-LAPSED.Follow us on Twitter (@lapsedpodcast) Instagram (@lapsedpodcast) and Facebook.Subscribe. Rate. Review. Tell your friends!