Can Forgiveness and Justice Coexist? With Stephen Bastien

About this episode

In this episode, Lucia Matuonto interviews Stephen Bastien about his book 'Suing the Vatican' and the coexistence of forgiveness and justice.

Hello and welcome to The Relatable Voice podcast! Today, we are heading to Chicago to chat with Stephen Bastien. His latest book, Suing the Vatican, is out now. Find out more at: suingthevatican.com Disclaimer: The content of this episode reflects the personal views, experiences, and opinions of the guest, Stephen Bastien, and is presented for informational and conversational purposes only. References to individuals, organizations, or institutions—including the Vatican—represent the guest’s perspectives and allegations and should not be interpreted as statements of fact by The Relatable Voice Podcast or Relatable Media LLC. The host and platform do not endorse or verify all claims made during the interview. Listener discretion is advised.

People in this episode

Host: Lucia Matuonto

Guest: Stephen Bastien

Topics covered

• forgiveness
• justice
• personal views
• Vatican
• book discussion

Keywords

• forgiveness
• justice
• Stephen Bastien
• Suing the Vatican
• Vatican

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Vatican

Books & works: Suing the Vatican

Places: Chicago

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