Stephanie Saldaña joins the host of Jesuitical to discuss what Christmas looks like in Bethlehem as the Israel-Gaza war rages on.
Podcasts
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Podcast: Understanding Pope Francis’ U.S. critics
In this episode of “Inside the Vatican,” host Colleen Dulle is joined by “Where Peter Is” editor Mike Lewis to discuss Pope Francis’ recent decisions on Cardinal Burke and Bishop Strickland.
Preaching about joy starts with paying attention to life’s difficulties
This week on “Preach,” the script is flipped: Ricardo da Silva, S.J., the regular host, becomes a guest preacher, and Maggi Van Dorn, a usual producer, takes the mic as the host. Ricardo invites listeners to identify where they have experienced joy, even as he admits that we live in a world where joy is hard to come by.
Podcast: Mother of a 23-year-old hostage held in Gaza says Pope Francis ‘restored her faith in humanity’
This week on “Jesuitical,” Ashley and Zac welcome Rachel Goldberg, the mother of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, one of the hostages taken into Gaza following Hamas’s massacre on Oct. 7.
Podcast: Did Pope Francis really punish Cardinal Burke?
In this episode of “Inside the Vatican,” veteran Vatican correspondent Gerard O’Connell and host Colleen Dulle discuss the Pope’s health, his message on climate change and his decision to cut Cardinal Raymond Burke’s salary.
Preaching in Native American communities responding to generational trauma
On “Preach,” host Ricardo da Silva, S.J., and Victor Cancino, S.J., explore how preachers might respond to generational trauma, particularly in Native American communities. “I think doing the work of looking at your own life,” says Victor,“ allows you to be vulnerable, and you give the freedom to people listening to you to practice the same thing.”
The Catholics fighting for climate justice
As COP28 kicks off, “Jesuitical” welcomes Jose Aguto, the executive director of Catholic Climate Covenant, to discuss Catholic climate advocacy at this pivotal moment.
Deep Dive: What just happened at the Synod on Synodality?
This deep dive episode of “Inside the Vatican” explains the key events and dynamics of the synod, combining recordings from synod events with a diverse selection of interviews, inviting you to “listen in” on this historic meeting.
A Preacher’s Guide to Advent
Scripture scholars Barbara Reid, O.P., and Victor Cancino, S.J. join host Ricardo da Silva, S.J. to discuss how preachers can help Catholics enter into the Advent season—even as the world around us begins to celebrate Christmas.
Podcast: How Pope Francis laid the groundwork for his papacy
Ten years ago, Pope Francis released his first papal document, “Evangelii Gaudium,” which lays out his vision for the church in the 21st century.
