About this episode
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson discusses his faith and spirituality following a meeting with Pope Leo the 14th at the Vatican.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has left Rome after meeting with Pope Leo the 14th at the Vatican. There’s been a lot of talk about sports and food themed gifts the mayor and his delegation gave the Chicago-born pontiff. They also discussed their Christian beliefs. Sun-Times religion contributor Cathleen Falsani spoke with Johnson about his faith and spirituality ahead of his meeting with the Pope. HOST: DEGMAN
People in this episode
Host: DEGMAN
Guest: Brandon Johnson
Topics covered
- faith
- spirituality
- politics
- religion
- Pope
- Chicago
Keywords
- Brandon Johnson
- Pope Leo the 14th
- faith
- spirituality
- Cathleen Falsani
- Chicago
- religion
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Sun-Times, WBEZ Chicago
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