Rocco Palmo

Whispers in the Loggia

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Writer of the widely-read Catholic blog "Whispers in the Loggia," he frequently serves as a church analyst for news media

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As we begin this program, Pope Francis is about to land in Rio for  World Youth Day  in Brazil, the world's largest Catholic nation.

South American Pope Visits Brazil

As we begin this program, Pope Francis is about to land in Rio for World Youth Day in Brazil, the world's largest Catholic nation.

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