Margaret Karram, a Catholic Arab born in Israel, was at the synod on Oct. 7, 2023 when she learned her homeland, Israel, was under attack. She joins “Jesuitical“ her work for peace as the president of Focolare.
Jesuitical
A podcast for saints and sinners from America Media. Hosted by Ashley McKinless and Zac Davis.
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George Weigel on why he’s skeptical of the synod
To better understand the concerns of those who are critical of the Synod on Synodality, ‘Jesuitical’ hosts Zac and Ashley speak with George Weigel, who is in Rome contributing to First Thing’s “Letters from the Synod” series.
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Podcast: Women doing deacon-like ministry meet with Pope Francis
On the eve of the final session of the Synod on Synodality, a diverse group of women working in ministry at the margins of the church had the opportunity of a lifetime: a private audience with Pope Francis.
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What is (and isn’t) the role of bishops in a synodal church?
While it might not generate as many headlines as women deacons or L.G.B.T. Catholics, the role of the bishops has emerged as one of the most prominent—and controversial—topics of the Synod on Synodality.
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Why the Synod on Synodality is working, from the perspective of a lay delegate
On this week’s episode of “Jesuitical,” Ashley and Zac share a “conversation in the Spirit” with Linda Staudt, a lay delegate from Canada who was selected to participate in the 2023 and 2024 Synod of Bishops.
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Podcast: Vocations, voting and building virtuous community with Bishop Kevin Sweeney
This week on a live recording of “Jesuitical,” Zac and Ashley chat with Bishop Kevin Sweeney of Paterson, N.J., about his spiritual journey as a young priest on 9/11 and becoming a bishop during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Olympic gold medalist Nick Mead on rowing, religion and relationships
This week on “Jesuitical,” Zac and Ashley chat with gold medal-winning Olympic rower Nick Mead, who shares insights about being an Olympic athlete and praying with his team in Paris.
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Podcast: In defense of young diocesan priests
Young priests are often described in the media as more “conservative” and “rigid” than their Boomer counterparts. We spoke with one to see if the stereotype holds up.
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How the Enneagram can make you more merciful (and tolerable)
This week on “Jesuitical,” Zac and Ashley struggle to resist the temptation to “type” each other as they learn about the Enneagram from Liz Orr, author of “The Unfiltered Enneagram: A Witty and Wise Guide to Self-Compassion.”
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The Jesuits sold 272 people into slavery. How can the church make amends with their descendants?
A conversation with Rachel L. Swarns, the author of “The 272: The Families Who were Enslaved and Sold to Build The American Catholic Church”