Faith and War: Understanding the Church’s Just War Teaching
Candid Catholic Convos by Diocese of Harrisburg
E208
Apr 19, 2026
27:57
Episode notes
How do we reconcile our Catholic Faith and Current events? Today we're joined by Father John Bateman, Pastor at St. Joe's Parish in Mechanicsburg and chaplain in the PA Air National Guard with a degree in Canon Law who's uniquely qualified to help us comprehend current events from all sides: as a civilian, as a soldier, and as a Catholic.
SCRIPTURE: John 15:13
SAINT SPOTLIGHT: Venerable Emil Kapaun
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