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Father Joseph Brown on Pope Leo XIV

WSIU Public Broadcasting | By Brad Palmer
Published May 8, 2025 at 5:22 PM CDT
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The election of the first American pope is being described as "of great significance for the Church and the world."

WSIU's Brad Palmer reports on how a local Catholic priest is pleased with the choice.
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Brad Palmer
As a news producer and news anchor on All Things Considered, Brad provides the listeners with a recap of the day's top local and state news as well as breaking news at any given time. Contact WSIU Radio at 618-453-6101 or email wsiunews@wsiu.org
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