Gina Christian of OSV News catches you up on the Catholic news of the day for April 8, 2025. In this episode: Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Archbishop Joseph Naumann of Kansas City, Kansas, and named Bishop W. Shawn McKnight of Jefferson City, Missouri, as his successor. Archbishop Bashar Warda of Irbil, Iraq, "categorically and unequivocally" rejects what he calls "false and defamatory accusations" made in a lawsuit brought by an Iraqi-American businesswoman. Emmy-winning actress Patricia Heaton recently opened up about balancing motherhood, faith and Hollywood success on the "Like a Mother with Katie McGrady" podcast. Centro Aletti, the art center founded by accused abuser Father Marko Rupnik continues to promote the priest's artwork, including a new e-book he wrote on the spiritual life. As he continues his recovery at the Vatican, Pope Francis is very slowly beginning to get back to his old routine of meeting with top Vatican officials, the Vatican press office said. Tune in and visit us online at osvnews.com.

Read the stories in this podcast:

New Archbishop of Kansas City

Iraqi Archbishop Slams Terrorism Lawsuit

Patricia Heaton on Faith, Family and Fame

Art Center Promotes Father Rupnik's Work

Pope Francis Continues Recovery