The Black Masking Indians of Mardi Gras

by Jesuitical February 13, 2026February 14, 2026

This week, on a special Mardi Gras episode, “Jesuitical,” Ashley and Sebastian speak with Dr. Ansel Augustine about the harrowing and sacred culture of the Black Masking Indians of Mardi Gras.

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Minneapolis Bishop on ICE, immigration and human dignity

by Inside the Vatican and Jesuitical February 6, 2026February 6, 2026

Bishop Kevin Kenney was born in Minneapolis and has ministered to Latino communities there for years. Now an auxiliary bishop in the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis, he speaks to America about the realities facing Latino Catholics on the ground and what the Catholic Church is doing to support them.

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Prayer in sports: healthy spirituality or superstition?

by Jesuitical February 6, 2026February 6, 2026

This week on “Jesuitical,” Ashley and guest host Sebastian sit down with Patrick Kelly, S.J. Father Pat holds the Heider Chair at Creighton University and is an expert in the theology of Sports. Ashley, Sebastian and Father Pat discuss: Then, in a special faith-sharing segment, the hosts speak with Patrick Hyde, O.P., a Dominican priest […]

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David French on Christianity and the MAGA movement

by Jesuitical January 30, 2026January 31, 2026

This week on a special episode of “Jesuitical,” Ashley and Sam Sawyer, S.J., president and editor in chief of America, have a conversation with David French, political commentator and opinion columnist at The New York Times, about the complex relationship between Christianity and politics during the Trump administration.

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Euthanasia, abortion and the state of the pro-life movement

by Jesuitical January 23, 2026January 23, 2026

This week on “Jesuitical,” Ashley and Sebastian speak to Charles Camosy, author of ‘Living and Dying Well: A Catholic Plan for Resisting Physician-Assisted Killing.’

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Pope Leo and Pope Francis: the similarities—and differences

by Jesuitical January 16, 2026January 16, 2026

This week on “Jesuitical,” Ashley and guest host Sebastian speak with Vatican expert Thomas Reese, S.J., a Jesuit priest who is a senior analyst at Religion News Service and former editor in chief of America magazine. Ashley, Sebastian and Father Reese discuss: In Signs of the Times, Ashley and Sebastian discuss Catholic reactions from Minnesota […]

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Podcast: Spiritual advice you don’t want to miss for 2026

by Jesuitical January 9, 2026January 9, 2026

This week on “Jesuitical,” Ashley and Sebastian get some spiritual wisdom for the new year from Eric Sundrup, S.J., the vice president for mission and ministry at Xavier University and longtime spiritual director of the show.

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Saint baby names and the best pilgrimage sites: Your questions for Jesuitical, answered

by Jesuitical December 19, 2025December 19, 2025

Who’s the best TV priest? Should you name your kid after a saint? And what pilgrimage sites are on our bucket list? These are just a few of the questions Zac, Ashley and “Jesuitical” producer Sebastian Gomes tackle in our end-of-year mailbag episode!