Supreme Court Grants Presidential Immunity, Vatican Finances, and “Sound of Hope”

Supreme Court Grants Presidential Immunity, Vatican Finances, and “Sound of Hope”

Author: EWTN July 6, 2024 Duration: 56:34
As the Supreme Court concludes a blockbuster term, Amy Howe of SCOTUSBlog recaps the significant cases ranging from abortion to homelessness and beyond. A presidential historian explains the significance of the Supreme Court decision to grant former President Donald Trump immunity. Mark Irons catches up with the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage’s North Marian Route in Chicago, as Christ comes to the Windy City. Colm Flynn sits down with the Vatican’s first auditor general to hear why his proposed audit was shut down. And we’re joined by award-winning actor and producer Demetrius Grosse on why he wants his new film “Sound of Hope” to motivate people to take action in caring for foster care children.

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