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New Hampshire Catholics And Their Hopes For A New Pope

Catholic cardinals from around the world are meeting now, as the process of choosing a new leader gets underway at a time of tremendous upheaval for their church. We’ll find out what religious leaders and others in the Granite state are saying about this and what they think it means for the future.

Guests

  • Father Benedict - Benedictine priest and Professor of theology at St. Anselm College.
  • Father Tom Duston - Pastor of both St. Theresa’s parish in Henniker and St. Mary’s parish in Hillsboro.
  • Michelle Dillon- Professor of Sociology and Department chair at UNH. She has written extensively about Catholicism.
Laura is well known in New Hampshire for her in-depth coverage of important issues and is widely regarded for her interviews with presidential hopefuls. Laura is a graduate of Keene High School in New Hampshire. Prior to hosting The Exchange, Laura worked in public radio in Washington, D.C. as a local reporter and announcer for WAMU and as a newscaster for NPR. Before her radio career, she was a researcher for USA Today's "Money" section, and a research assistant at the Institute for International Economics. Laura occasionally guest hosts national programs such as The Diane Rehm Show and Here and Now. In 2007 Laura was named New Hampshire Broadcaster of the Year by the New Hampshire Association of Broadcasters.
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