Bishop Paul Tighe, secretary for the culture section of the Dicastery for Culture and Education, joins Colleen to discuss the Vatican’s long-awaited document and response to AI.
Podcasts
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Why churches would collapse without women
This week, Zac and Ashley chat with Dr. Gina Zurlo, a scholar of world Christianity at Harvard Divinity School, about her groundbreaking research on women outpacing men in worldwide church participation.
Could the Catholic date for Easter change soon?
This week, Colleen and Gerry dive into the goals of the summit and unpack Pope Francis’ plan to write a papal document dedicated to children.
I left the church. Now my kids are embracing it.
We often hear from readers who worry about how to pass the Catholic faith on to their children. This week’s episode of Jesuitical takes this question and looks at it in reverse.
Women deacons, bishops’ authority and the church of tomorrow: Inside the 2024 Synod on Synodality
This special deep dive episode recaps the 2024 Vatican meeting of the Synod on Synodality, featuring interviews with five synod delegates about the tensions and unexpected breakthroughs in the Synod hall—and outside it.
Bishop Budde’s sermon: How Catholic preachers navigate politics from the ambo
In this episode, we’re exploring how some faith leaders navigate the challenge of speaking out without compromising their spiritual mission when addressing political issues from the ambo.
Podcast: How Donald Trump’s presidency is being viewed by the Vatican
This week on “Inside the Vatican,” Ricardo speaks with Gerry about Pope Francis’ criticism of U.S. mass deportations and Cuba’s Vatican-backed plan to release 533 political prisoners.
The greatest Catholic writers you (probably) haven’t heard of
This week’s episode of “Jesuitical” features a conversation with James T. Keane, whose new book ‘Reading Culture Through Catholic Eyes,’ explores 50 Catholic writers, thinkers and “firebrands” who have influenced Catholic culture.
Taizé head: Christian unity is about reconciliation, not theological disputes
Brother Matthew of Taizé challenges us to “dare to go towards the other,” emphasizing reconciliation and communion during the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity on “Preach.”
Podcast: Refugees, Trump and the duty of Catholics
On “Jesuitical” this week, Zac and Ashley chat with Kelly Ryan, the president of Jesuit Refugee Service USA, about her 30 years of experience working with refugees and migrants—with an eye to the second Trump administration.
