About this episode

The episode discusses the latest Church news and the case of Jimmy Lai, emphasizing the need for diplomatic efforts for his release.

Robert Royal and Father Gerald Murray discuss the latest Church news from the U.S., Rome and around the globe. Rep. Chris Smith (NJ) and Claire Lai join us with the latest on Jimmy Lai's case, and to ask for diplomatic pressure to be applied to secure Jimmy's release on humanitarian grounds.

People in this episode

Hosts: Robert Royal, Father Gerald Murray

Guests: Rep. Chris Smith, Claire Lai

Topics covered

• Church news
• Humanitarian issues
• Diplomatic pressure
• Cuba
• Iran
• Jimmy Lai

Keywords

• Church news
• Jimmy Lai
• diplomatic pressure
• humanitarian grounds
• U.S.
• Cuba
• Iran

Mentioned in this episode

Places: U.S., Rome, Cuba, Iran

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