This week’s guest is Olga Segura, an associate editor at America. We discuss her article “What Black Lives Matter can teach Catholics about racial justice.” We also discuss these articles: The return of Daniel Berrigan’s ‘The Trial of the Catonsville nine’ Explainer: Former Cardinal McCarrick faces laicization. What does that mean? Andrew Cuomo and the […]
Podcasts
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Posted inFaith, Podcasts
Will a new book hijack coverage of the sexual abuse summit?
“In the Closet of the Vatican: Power, Homosexuality, Hypocrisy” is a salacious new 571-page book that is expected to be released on the first day of the Vatican’s summit on sexual abuse and the protection of minors.
Posted inFaith, Podcasts
The Deliver Us podcast asks: How Can I Remain Catholic?
On our debut episode of “Deliver Us,” Maggi Van Dorn asks: How can I stay in a church where so many children have been hurt? Not everyone does.
Posted inExamen, Faith
Fr. James Martin, S.J.: To be a saint, just be who you are
As St. Francis de Sales said, “Be who you are and be that perfectly well.”
Posted inJesuitical, Politics & Society
How do we talk about consent on Catholic campuses?
In recent years, there has been a lot of debate around the word “consent” when it comes to preventing sexual assault on campus. What can Catholic colleges bring to these discussions?
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Unpacking Pope Francis’ historic trip to Abu Dhabi
Gerry told me this week, “I think it’s difficult to convey the long-term consequences that could emerge from this visit.”
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What comes after the era of the parochial school?
This week’s guest is America contributor Betsy Shirley. We discuss her article “The era of the parochial school is over. Meet the Catholic educators searching for what’s next.” We also discuss these articles: The Jesuit institution uncovering the truth (and fake news) about saints Pope Francis on Yemen, Venezuela and the abuse of nuns by […]
Posted inExamen, Faith
Fr. James Martin, S.J.: Who is your favorite saint?
Who’s your favorite saint? Do you have one? If you’re Catholic, there’s a good chance that you do.
Posted inFaith, Jesuitical
Live from Australia: How young Catholics are changing the church
We look at the Synod’s final document and talk about what still needs to be done to have young people lead in the Catholic Church.
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How can God and medicine work together to heal trauma?
This week’s guest is Michael R. Lovell. We discuss his article “We need both medicine and God to overcome trauma.” We also discuss these articles: Donald Trump and the complicated diplomacy of deportation What my friendship with Pope Francis taught me about interfaith dialogue What the New York Times gets wrong about the abortion debate […]