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.
Jesuitical
A podcast for saints and sinners from America Media. Hosted by Ashley McKinless and Zac Davis.
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Euthanasia, abortion and the state of the pro-life movement
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
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
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
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!
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Evangelist or Catholic influencer? Spreading the Gospel in the digital age.
This week on “Jesuitical,” Ashley and Zac speak to Noah Banasiewicz, S.J., about the opportunities and pitfalls of evangelizing on social media.
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Podcast: Feeling sad at Christmastime
This week on “Jesuitical,” Zac and Ashley talk feeling sad at Christmastime; plus, Pope Leo’s first international trip.
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Why is Pope Leo visiting Lebanon?
This week on “Jesuitical,” Ashley and Zac chat with Daniel Corrou, S.J., who leads Jesuit Refugee Service in Lebanon, where Pope Leo will visit, Nov. 30 to Dec. 2.
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These Catholic Sisters are on a mission to serve spiritual abuse survivors
This week on “Jesuitical,” Ashley and Zac speak with Sisters Theresa Aletheia and Danielle Victoria, who live a mission of listening and solidarity with people who have been hurt by the church.
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Meet St. John Henry Newman, the church’s newest doctor
This week on “Jesuitical,” Ashley and Zac chat with Chris Cimorelli. Chris is the director of the National Institute for Newman Studies and the editor of the Newman Studies Journal, and an expert on St. John Henry Cardinal Newman, the newest doctor of the church.