How Afghanistan changed this Catholic vet’s relationship to violence—and God

by Jesuitical January 24, 2020

An interview with Marine Corps veteran Pete Lucier

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Podcast: Inside Pope Francis’ appointment of a woman to a top diplomatic role

by Inside the Vatican January 22, 2020

This week on “Inside the Vatican,” the hosts look at the appointment of Francesca di Giovanni to a top role in the Vatican’s Secretariat of State.

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James Martin, S.J.: Keep calm and pray on

by James Martin, S.J. January 20, 2020

Sometimes what God wants to offer you isn’t some great insight or moving memory or heartfelt desire, but something simpler: a feeling of calm and peace.

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The importance of learning the stories of the enslaved people owned by the Jesuits

by Jesuitical January 17, 2020

There is still much that remains unknown about the enslaved people owned, rented and borrowed by the Catholic Church.

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America’s Vatican correspondent explains Benedict’s book controversy

by Inside the Vatican January 15, 2020

This week on “Inside the Vatican,” the hosts dedicate the entire episode to the questions surrounding the new book From the Depths of Our Hearts.

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Why did Jesus need to be baptized?

by James Martin, S.J. January 13, 2020

The Rev. James Martin, S.J. leads listeners through a guided reflection on the Baptism of Jesus.

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AIDS, the Catholic Church and LGBT issues today

by Plague: Untold Stories of AIDS & the Catholic Church January 12, 2020

In the series finale of ‘Plague,’ Mike looks at what’s happening in the church in HIV and AIDS care today and then reflects on comments and questions from listeners about the ongoing debates over LGBT issues in the Catholic Church.