Colleen and Gerry explore the appointment of three new bishops and the approval of a new diocese in China, actions that indicate rapid developments in the Vatican’s complex relationship with China.
Podcasts
America offers a number of podcasts. To learn more about each individual podcast series and subscribe for free, please visit http://americamagazine.org/podcasts
Posted inFaith, Podcasts
The danger of ignoring Jesus’ Jewish identity
New Testament scholar Amy-Jill Levine joins the “Jesuitical” podcast to explain why Christians must understand Jesus within his Jewish context.
Posted inFaith, Podcasts
Why Pope Francis is worried about declining birth rates
Colleen and Gerry also parse the pope’s comments on declining birth rates in Italy and address the politicization of the issue and the pope’s call for global economic reforms that promote and support the well-being of young families.
Posted inFaith, Podcasts
Podcast: A parish priest’s approach to blessings for same-sex couples
This week on “Jesuitical,” Father Alex Santora, a pastor in Hoboken, N.J., joins Zac and Ashley to explain how “Fiducia Supplicans” is being received in his parish.
Posted inFaith, Podcasts
Blessings and backlash: A conversation on ‘Fiducia Supplicans’
In this roundtable episode of “Inside the Vatican,” hosts Colleen Dulle and Gerard O’Connell, and America national correspondent Michael J. O’Loughlin dive into the reactions to “Fiducia Supplicans,” the Vatican’s declaration on same-sex blessings.
Posted inFaith, Podcasts
The Jesuitical podcast is going on the road
In collaboration with select partners, “Jesuitical” hosts Ashley McKinless and Zac Davis are taking their popular podcast for young adult Catholics across the country!
Posted inFaith, Podcasts
Podcast: Lessons from Pope Francis’ favorite Bible stories
John Martens joins “Jesuitical” to shine a light on the Bible passages that have shaped Pope Francis’ focus on mercy.
Posted inFaith, Podcasts
A Vatican correspondent’s 2024 Pope Francis predictions
“Inside the Vatican” hosts Colleen Dulle and Gerard O’Connell discuss Pope Francis’ “State of the World” address and reveal some of his plans for 2024.
Posted inFaith, Podcasts
The star first leads the wise men to Jerusalem—where Old and New Testament meet—not Bethlehem
The star led the Magi to Jerusalem, “as we are always taken to Jerusalem—because we must encounter the Scriptures of Israel,” says David Neuhaus, S.J. “It is from the Scriptures of Israel that they will receive the precise destination to which they are going—Bethlehem.”
Posted inFaith, Podcasts
A Syriac Catholic priest and father in Bethlehem preaches on the Feast of the Holy Family
On this week’s “Preach,” Yunan Frédéric shares with host Ricardo da Silva, S.J., his approach to preaching. “It’s like walking with a friend and talking together;” he says, “I am very much listening as well.