Vatican Weekend for August 12th, 2017

Vatican Weekend for August 12th, 2017 features a report on Pope Francis’ general audience where he appealed for an end to attacks on places of worship after recent killings in Nigeria and the Central African Republic, we explore the figure of Saint Maximilian Kolbe, the priest who gave up his own life at Auschwitz so a fellow prisoner could live, we bring you a reflection on the wonder and importance of Mary’s Assumption into Heaven, take a look at the history of this feast and listen to some music on this theme.

Listen to this program produced and presented by Susy Hodges: