Church Meets World: The America Magazine Podcast http://americamagazine.org/podcasts en Copyright © 2026 America Magazine. All rights reserved. This is where the Catholic Church meets the most interesting and consequential issues of our time. Each episode explores a different topic through immersive stories told by America’s editors. “Church Meets World” is the best of our award-winning magazine content reimagined in podcast form. It’s not only what you read in our pages but how you hear it. Presented by Maggi Van Dorn and Sebastian Gomes. https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/62a3588a-1e25-11eb-81ee-bb29a295229c/image/0703cc31cb988e33fb143954ba753434.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress Church Meets World: The America Magazine Podcast http://americamagazine.org/podcasts no episodic America Media This is where the Catholic Church meets the most interesting and consequential issues of our time. Each episode explores a different topic through immersive stories told by America’s editors. “Church Meets World” is the best of our award-winning magazine content reimagined in podcast form. It’s not only what you read in our pages but how you hear it. Presented by Maggi Van Dorn and Sebastian Gomes. This is where the Catholic Church meets the most interesting and consequential issues of our time. Each episode explores a different topic through immersive stories told by America’s editors. “Church Meets World” is the best of our award-winning magazine content reimagined in podcast form. It’s not only what you read in our pages but how you hear it. Presented by Maggi Van Dorn and Sebastian Gomes.

]]> America Media audio@americamedia.org https://feeds.megaphone.fm/AMMD2943248341 Introducing "Preach: The Catholic Homilies Podcast" https://link.chtbl.com/WCoOlDhF We have an exciting new podcast from America Media to share with you. It’s called “Preach: The Catholic Homilies Podcast.”  On each episode listeners will first hear an inspiring homily, especially delivered for the podcast, and then take a privileged peek into the heart and mind of the preacher in a conversation with the host, Jesuit priest and America’s associate editor, Ricardo da Silva, S.J.  Whether you’re a preacher looking for inspiration or a Catholic in the pews, who believes like Pope Francis, that Catholic homilies could use some work, I hope you’ll check out the Preach podcast! To give you a taste of the show, we’re sharing this week’s episode of Preach, featuring America’s editor in chief, Sam Sawyer, S.J.   Listen to more episodes of Preach. Mon, 19 Jun 2023 07:00:00 -0000 Introducing "Preach: The Catholic Homilies Podcast" full America Media We have an exciting new podcast from America Media to share with you. It’s called “Preach: The Catholic Homilies Podcast.”  On each episode listeners will first hear an inspiring homily, especially delivered for the podcast, and then take a privileged peek into the heart and mind of the preacher in a conversation with the host, Jesuit priest and America’s associate editor, Ricardo da Silva, S.J.  Whether you’re a preacher looking for inspiration or a Catholic in the pews, who believes like Pope Francis, that Catholic homilies could use some work, I hope you’ll check out the Preach podcast! To give you a taste of the show, we’re sharing this week’s episode of Preach, featuring America’s editor in chief, Sam Sawyer, S.J.   Listen to more episodes of Preach. We have an exciting new podcast from America Media to share with you. It’s called “Preach: The Catholic Homilies Podcast.” 

On each episode listeners will first hear an inspiring homily, especially delivered for the podcast, and then take a privileged peek into the heart and mind of the preacher in a conversation with the host, Jesuit priest and America’s associate editor, Ricardo da Silva, S.J. 

Whether you’re a preacher looking for inspiration or a Catholic in the pews, who believes like Pope Francis, that Catholic homilies could use some work, I hope you’ll check out the Preach podcast!

To give you a taste of the show, we’re sharing this week’s episode of Preach, featuring America’s editor in chief, Sam Sawyer, S.J.  

Listen to more episodes of Preach.

]]> 1780 What it’s like to be an 11 year old Afghan boy fleeing the Taliban https://www.americamagazine.org/politics-society/2022/09/15/afghanistan-refugees-catholic-243727 After the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan in 2021, thousands of Afghan refugees have been seeking a permanent home in the United States. This is the intimate family portrait of Ali, a child refugee since eleven years old, and his American foster parents, Mary and Mark Kaech.  The episode is based on an article written for America Magazine by J.D. Long-García called  Thousands of Afghan refugees fled to America in search of a new home. Too many are still waiting. Learn more about the Afghan Adjustment Act Fri, 16 Sep 2022 00:09:00 -0000 What it’s like to be an 11 year old Afghan boy fleeing the Taliban full America Media After the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan in 2021, thousands of Afghan refugees have been seeking a permanent home in the United States. This is the intimate family portrait of Ali, a child refugee since eleven years old, and his American foster parents, Mary and Mark Kaech.  The episode is based on an article written for America Magazine by J.D. Long-García called  Thousands of Afghan refugees fled to America in search of a new home. Too many are still waiting. Learn more about the Afghan Adjustment Act After the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan in 2021, thousands of Afghan refugees have been seeking a permanent home in the United States. This is the intimate family portrait of Ali, a child refugee since eleven years old, and his American foster parents, Mary and Mark Kaech. 

The episode is based on an article written for America Magazine by J.D. Long-García called 

Thousands of Afghan refugees fled to America in search of a new home. Too many are still waiting.

Learn more about the Afghan Adjustment Act

]]> 1494 Introducing: Hark! The stories behind our favorite Christmas carols Church Meets World is proud to share the latest podcast in the America Media family: Hark! The stories behind our favorite Christmas carols. Subscribe to the entire Hark! podcast series online, on apple podcasts, or wherever you get your podcast. It is hard to imagine a midnight Mass on Christmas Eve without Silent Night. Musicians may treat it differently—singing it a cappella, with spare chords on the organ in the background, or to the gentle picking of a guitar as its creators intended—but it is universally cherished. Its basic three-chord structure makes it a cinch to play and its lilting rhythm is perfect to soothe a congregation and lull a baby to sleep—even to sing to a president breathing his last. But it has also been usurped for evil. Join host Maggi Van Dorn on this final episode of “Hark!” as she plumbs the historical and emotional depths of this Austria-born classic with Jesuit priest Ed Schmidt and Rusty McDermott, the songbird mother of another Jesuit. To pull apart the chords and arpeggios of Silent Night, we invited back Colin Britt, the composer and conductor we spoke to in episode three about “Hark! the herald angels sing.”   Special thanks to the Liturgy Arts Group at Boston College, One Hope Project, Harpa Dei, Portsmouth Cathedral Choir; Portsmouth Grammar School Chamber Choir, Convivium Records and the Ignatian Schola for allowing us to play their recordings of Silent Night.  To support the production of “Hark!” and to access other great Advent reflections from America Magazine staff, please subscribe at americamagazine.org/subscribe.  Related articles: Ed Schmidt, S.J. : Is ‘Silent Night’ the greatest Christmas song ever? Wed, 22 Dec 2021 18:00:00 -0000 Introducing: Hark! The stories behind our favorite Christmas carols full America Media Church Meets World is proud to share the latest podcast in the America Media family: Hark! The stories behind our favorite Christmas carols. Subscribe to the entire Hark! podcast series online, on apple podcasts, or wherever you get your podcast. It is hard to imagine a midnight Mass on Christmas Eve without Silent Night. Musicians may treat it differently—singing it a cappella, with spare chords on the organ in the background, or to the gentle picking of a guitar as its creators intended—but it is universally cherished. Its basic three-chord structure makes it a cinch to play and its lilting rhythm is perfect to soothe a congregation and lull a baby to sleep—even to sing to a president breathing his last. But it has also been usurped for evil. Join host Maggi Van Dorn on this final episode of “Hark!” as she plumbs the historical and emotional depths of this Austria-born classic with Jesuit priest Ed Schmidt and Rusty McDermott, the songbird mother of another Jesuit. To pull apart the chords and arpeggios of Silent Night, we invited back Colin Britt, the composer and conductor we spoke to in episode three about “Hark! the herald angels sing.”   Special thanks to the Liturgy Arts Group at Boston College, One Hope Project, Harpa Dei, Portsmouth Cathedral Choir; Portsmouth Grammar School Chamber Choir, Convivium Records and the Ignatian Schola for allowing us to play their recordings of Silent Night.  To support the production of “Hark!” and to access other great Advent reflections from America Magazine staff, please subscribe at americamagazine.org/subscribe.  Related articles: Ed Schmidt, S.J. : Is ‘Silent Night’ the greatest Christmas song ever? Church Meets World is proud to share the latest podcast in the America Media family: Hark! The stories behind our favorite Christmas carols.

Subscribe to the entire Hark! podcast series online, on apple podcasts, or wherever you get your podcast.

It is hard to imagine a midnight Mass on Christmas Eve without Silent Night. Musicians may treat it differently—singing it a cappella, with spare chords on the organ in the background, or to the gentle picking of a guitar as its creators intended—but it is universally cherished. Its basic three-chord structure makes it a cinch to play and its lilting rhythm is perfect to soothe a congregation and lull a baby to sleep—even to sing to a president breathing his last. But it has also been usurped for evil.

Join host Maggi Van Dorn on this final episode of “Hark!” as she plumbs the historical and emotional depths of this Austria-born classic with Jesuit priest Ed Schmidt and Rusty McDermott, the songbird mother of another Jesuit. To pull apart the chords and arpeggios of Silent Night, we invited back Colin Britt, the composer and conductor we spoke to in episode three about “Hark! the herald angels sing.”  

Special thanks to the Liturgy Arts Group at Boston College, One Hope Project, Harpa Dei, Portsmouth Cathedral Choir; Portsmouth Grammar School Chamber Choir, Convivium Records and the Ignatian Schola for allowing us to play their recordings of Silent Night. 

To support the production of “Hark!” and to access other great Advent reflections from America Magazine staff, please subscribe at americamagazine.org/subscribe. 

Related articles:

Ed Schmidt, S.J. : Is ‘Silent Night’ the greatest Christmas song ever?


]]> 2456 Young adults struggle with the church. But they are also its best advocates for justice. What does it mean to be ruined for life? Join America’s summer intern Amelia Jarecke, as she follows three young women who have spent the last year serving in the Jesuit Volunteer Corps. They wrestle with lots of challenges, like: How do you live on a $100 month? Can you live simply and gluten-free without breaking the bank? How do you reconcile being Catholic and bisexual? What happens when your prayer life dries up? And what does it mean to take the Pedro Arrupe prayer seriously- and let your love for the world define everything? Related links: Jesuit Volunteers Corps Tue, 12 Oct 2021 19:30:00 -0000 full America Media What does it mean to be ruined for life? Join America’s summer intern Amelia Jarecke, as she follows three young women who have spent the last year serving in the Jesuit Volunteer Corps. They wrestle with lots of challenges, like: How do you live on a $100 month? Can you live simply and gluten-free without breaking the bank? How do you reconcile being Catholic and bisexual? What happens when your prayer life dries up? And what does it mean to take the Pedro Arrupe prayer seriously- and let your love for the world define everything? Related links: Jesuit Volunteers Corps What does it mean to be ruined for life? Join America’s summer intern Amelia Jarecke, as she follows three young women who have spent the last year serving in the Jesuit Volunteer Corps. They wrestle with lots of challenges, like:

  • How do you live on a $100 month?
  • Can you live simply and gluten-free without breaking the bank?
  • How do you reconcile being Catholic and bisexual?
  • What happens when your prayer life dries up?
  • And what does it mean to take the Pedro Arrupe prayer seriously- and let your love for the world define everything?


Related links:

Jesuit Volunteers Corps

]]> 2205 What Catholics still don’t understand about the abuse crisis Three years ago, a Pennsylvania Grand Jury report described in graphic detail the abuse of over 1,000 minors at the hands of more than 300 priests. Then, Theodare McCarrick, an influential cardinal in the American Church, was found credibly accused of abusing minors and adult seminarians. For survivors, the news was painful, yet validating. How did this second wave of scandal–the news of both abuse and cover up–affect the Catholic faithful more broadly? What do they  believe caused the crisis? Did the Grand Jury report and news about McCarrick impact their faith and affiliation with the Catholic Church? Maggi Van Dorn, the host of the Deliver Us podcast, unpacks a new and ground-breaking survey conducted by America magazine and CARA in the latest episode of the “Church Meets World” podcast. *Audio correction: Only 33 percent of respondents said their parish actually helped them process the sex abuse crisis. The word “percent” was mistakenly omitted from the original file.  Related articles: Editorial: How you see the sexual abuse crisis Three years after the 2018 ‘summer of shame,’ what do American Catholics think about the sex abuse crisis? AWAKE Milwaukee Related episodes from the Deliver Us podcast: Episode 2: How’s Your Celibate Life Going? What is the cause of the sexual abuse crisis? Does it happen more in the Catholic church than other institutions? Episode 4: Are the reforms working? How has the Catholic Church dealt with the abuse crisis? Sat, 07 Aug 2021 13:00:00 -0000 full America Media Three years ago, a Pennsylvania Grand Jury report described in graphic detail the abuse of over 1,000 minors at the hands of more than 300 priests. Then, Theodare McCarrick, an influential cardinal in the American Church, was found credibly accused of abusing minors and adult seminarians. For survivors, the news was painful, yet validating. How did this second wave of scandal–the news of both abuse and cover up–affect the Catholic faithful more broadly? What do they  believe caused the crisis? Did the Grand Jury report and news about McCarrick impact their faith and affiliation with the Catholic Church? Maggi Van Dorn, the host of the Deliver Us podcast, unpacks a new and ground-breaking survey conducted by America magazine and CARA in the latest episode of the “Church Meets World” podcast. *Audio correction: Only 33 percent of respondents said their parish actually helped them process the sex abuse crisis. The word “percent” was mistakenly omitted from the original file.  Related articles: Editorial: How you see the sexual abuse crisis Three years after the 2018 ‘summer of shame,’ what do American Catholics think about the sex abuse crisis? AWAKE Milwaukee Related episodes from the Deliver Us podcast: Episode 2: How’s Your Celibate Life Going? What is the cause of the sexual abuse crisis? Does it happen more in the Catholic church than other institutions? Episode 4: Are the reforms working? How has the Catholic Church dealt with the abuse crisis? Three years ago, a Pennsylvania Grand Jury report described in graphic detail the abuse of over 1,000 minors at the hands of more than 300 priests.

Then, Theodare McCarrick, an influential cardinal in the American Church, was found credibly accused of abusing minors and adult seminarians.

For survivors, the news was painful, yet validating. How did this second wave of scandal–the news of both abuse and cover up–affect the Catholic faithful more broadly? What do they 

believe caused the crisis? Did the Grand Jury report and news about McCarrick impact their faith and affiliation with the Catholic Church?

Maggi Van Dorn, the host of the Deliver Us podcast, unpacks a new and ground-breaking survey conducted by America magazine and CARA in the latest episode of the “Church Meets World” podcast.

*Audio correction: Only 33 percent of respondents said their parish actually helped them process the sex abuse crisis. The word “percent” was mistakenly omitted from the original file. 


Related articles:


Editorial: How you see the sexual abuse crisis

Three years after the 2018 ‘summer of shame,’ what do American Catholics think about the sex abuse crisis?

AWAKE Milwaukee


Related episodes from the Deliver Us podcast:


Episode 2: How’s Your Celibate Life Going?

What is the cause of the sexual abuse crisis? Does it happen more in the Catholic church than other institutions?

Episode 4: Are the reforms working?

How has the Catholic Church dealt with the abuse crisis?

]]> 2374 'The Memory of God': How residents of one NYC nursing home survived Covid As the world went into lockdown, the residents at Terence Cardinal Cooke–a Catholic nursing home and rehabilitation center run by the Archdiocese of New York–did too. Many seniors required long-term care while others had only expected to stay for a short period of recovery. The pandemic changed everyone’s experience. Ricardo da Silva, S.J., an associate editor at America, takes us through the center to hear from the residents who not only survived Covid but persevered through a year of extreme isolation from family, friends and loved ones. Hear their stories and where they were able to find what their chaplain, Juan Toro, calls “the memory of God.” Wed, 21 Jul 2021 16:00:00 -0000 full America Media As the world went into lockdown, the residents at Terence Cardinal Cooke–a Catholic nursing home and rehabilitation center run by the Archdiocese of New York–did too. Many seniors required long-term care while others had only expected to stay for a short period of recovery. The pandemic changed everyone’s experience. Ricardo da Silva, S.J., an associate editor at America, takes us through the center to hear from the residents who not only survived Covid but persevered through a year of extreme isolation from family, friends and loved ones. Hear their stories and where they were able to find what their chaplain, Juan Toro, calls “the memory of God.” As the world went into lockdown, the residents at Terence Cardinal Cooke–a Catholic nursing home and rehabilitation center run by the Archdiocese of New York–did too. Many seniors required long-term care while others had only expected to stay for a short period of recovery. The pandemic changed everyone’s experience. Ricardo da Silva, S.J., an associate editor at America, takes us through the center to hear from the residents who not only survived Covid but persevered through a year of extreme isolation from family, friends and loved ones. Hear their stories and where they were able to find what their chaplain, Juan Toro, calls “the memory of God.”

]]> 1974 How I learned to grieve In a time when so much has been lost, what does it mean to grieve well? In this episode, America’s audio producer, Maggi Van Dorn, turns the mic on herself to capture a more intimate side of a subject that is already pretty personal- the experience of grief. To help her unpack this strange and unpredictable force, she turns to friends and people whose lives have also been visited by grief.  Support this podcast by subscribing to America! Related Links: Ben Perry: Crying as a spiritual discipline may change how you see the world Liz Hauck:  Home Made: A Story of Grief, Groceries, Showing Up & What We Make When We Make Dinner. Britt Luby: I felt alone after my miscarriage. Then other women (like Meghan Markle) began sharing their stories. How to celebrate with the graduate in your life who is grieving the loss of a loved one Fr. Richard Leonard, S.J.: Where the Hell Is God? Wed, 30 Jun 2021 22:00:00 -0000 full America Media In a time when so much has been lost, what does it mean to grieve well? In this episode, America’s audio producer, Maggi Van Dorn, turns the mic on herself to capture a more intimate side of a subject that is already pretty personal- the experience of grief. To help her unpack this strange and unpredictable force, she turns to friends and people whose lives have also been visited by grief.  Support this podcast by subscribing to America! Related Links: Ben Perry: Crying as a spiritual discipline may change how you see the world Liz Hauck:  Home Made: A Story of Grief, Groceries, Showing Up & What We Make When We Make Dinner. Britt Luby: I felt alone after my miscarriage. Then other women (like Meghan Markle) began sharing their stories. How to celebrate with the graduate in your life who is grieving the loss of a loved one Fr. Richard Leonard, S.J.: Where the Hell Is God? In a time when so much has been lost, what does it mean to grieve well? In this episode, America’s audio producer, Maggi Van Dorn, turns the mic on herself to capture a more intimate side of a subject that is already pretty personal- the experience of grief. To help her unpack this strange and unpredictable force, she turns to friends and people whose lives have also been visited by grief. 

Support this podcast by subscribing to America!


Related Links:

Ben Perry:

Crying as a spiritual discipline may change how you see the world

Liz Hauck: 

Home Made: A Story of Grief, Groceries, Showing Up & What We Make When We Make Dinner.

Britt Luby:

I felt alone after my miscarriage. Then other women (like Meghan Markle) began sharing their stories.

How to celebrate with the graduate in your life who is grieving the loss of a loved one

Fr. Richard Leonard, S.J.:

Where the Hell Is God?

]]> 2783 Descendants & the Jesuits: Beginning a path toward racial healing In 1838, to save itself from financial ruin, the Jesuits at Georgetown University sold 272 enslaved persons. It’s a shameful piece of history and one that the Jesuits are reckoning with like many other communities and institutions today. But the bill of sale that has been recently recovered has enabled thousands of descendants to discover their ancestry and reunite for a better future. And the Jesuits have pledged $100 million to a partnership with those descendants called, the Descendants Truth & Reconciliation Foundation. And while this marks one of the largest collaborations of its kind - that is between a group of descendants and a religious institution - it’s not just about the money. It’s about reconciliation and transformation- much deeper work.  This episode is based on an article written by J.D. Long Garcia called The Jesuits have pledged to raise $100 million to advance racial healing. But reconciliation is about more than money. Georgetown University’s Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life is offering an online dialogue, Owning Slavery, Pursuing Justice, Seeking Reconciliation: Lessons from Georgetown and the U.S. Jesuits on Thursday, April 29, 2021 at 12:30 p.m. EDT. You can RSVP to join or watch the recording here. Thu, 29 Apr 2021 06:00:00 -0000 full America Media In 1838, to save itself from financial ruin, the Jesuits at Georgetown University sold 272 enslaved persons. It’s a shameful piece of history and one that the Jesuits are reckoning with like many other communities and institutions today. But the bill of sale that has been recently recovered has enabled thousands of descendants to discover their ancestry and reunite for a better future. And the Jesuits have pledged $100 million to a partnership with those descendants called, the Descendants Truth & Reconciliation Foundation. And while this marks one of the largest collaborations of its kind - that is between a group of descendants and a religious institution - it’s not just about the money. It’s about reconciliation and transformation- much deeper work.  This episode is based on an article written by J.D. Long Garcia called The Jesuits have pledged to raise $100 million to advance racial healing. But reconciliation is about more than money. Georgetown University’s Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life is offering an online dialogue, Owning Slavery, Pursuing Justice, Seeking Reconciliation: Lessons from Georgetown and the U.S. Jesuits on Thursday, April 29, 2021 at 12:30 p.m. EDT. You can RSVP to join or watch the recording here. In 1838, to save itself from financial ruin, the Jesuits at Georgetown University sold 272 enslaved persons. It’s a shameful piece of history and one that the Jesuits are reckoning with like many other communities and institutions today. But the bill of sale that has been recently recovered has enabled thousands of descendants to discover their ancestry and reunite for a better future. And the Jesuits have pledged $100 million to a partnership with those descendants called, the Descendants Truth & Reconciliation Foundation. And while this marks one of the largest collaborations of its kind - that is between a group of descendants and a religious institution - it’s not just about the money. It’s about reconciliation and transformation- much deeper work. 


This episode is based on an article written by J.D. Long Garcia called The Jesuits have pledged to raise $100 million to advance racial healing. But reconciliation is about more than money.


Georgetown University’s Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life is offering an online dialogue, Owning Slavery, Pursuing Justice, Seeking Reconciliation: Lessons from Georgetown and the U.S. Jesuits on Thursday, April 29, 2021 at 12:30 p.m. EDT. You can RSVP to join or watch the recording here.

]]> 2061 Should colleges pay their athletes? Should college athletes get paid? That’s the question we’re exploring in today’s episode of Church Meets World. It was written, produced and narrated by Kevin Jackson and based on a feature he wrote last year called, “Should colleges pay their athletes? What Catholic social teaching has to say.” This episode of Church Meets World is brought to you by The Great Courses Plus. Sign up for The Great Courses Plus and get an entire month of unlimited access to thousands of video and audio courses from the world’s best professors by visiting http://thegreatcoursesplus.com/cmw Fri, 19 Mar 2021 06:00:00 -0000 full America Media Should college athletes get paid? That’s the question we’re exploring in today’s episode of Church Meets World. It was written, produced and narrated by Kevin Jackson and based on a feature he wrote last year called, “Should colleges pay their athletes? What Catholic social teaching has to say.” This episode of Church Meets World is brought to you by The Great Courses Plus. Sign up for The Great Courses Plus and get an entire month of unlimited access to thousands of video and audio courses from the world’s best professors by visiting http://thegreatcoursesplus.com/cmw Should college athletes get paid? That’s the question we’re exploring in today’s episode of Church Meets World. It was written, produced and narrated by Kevin Jackson and based on a feature he wrote last year called, “Should colleges pay their athletes? What Catholic social teaching has to say.”


This episode of Church Meets World is brought to you by The Great Courses Plus. Sign up for The Great Courses Plus and get an entire month of unlimited access to thousands of video and audio courses from the world’s best professors by visiting http://thegreatcoursesplus.com/cmw

]]> 2555 'Year of the Rat' America's poetry editor Joe Hoover S.J. sits down with Ohio's first poet laureate Amit Majmudar to talk about his poem "Year of the Rat." They discuss the unforgettable year that was 2020, writing during Covid, and mystical parallels between Catholicism and Hinduism. Read 'The Year of the Rat' here. Mon, 08 Feb 2021 07:00:00 -0000 full America Media America's poetry editor Joe Hoover S.J. sits down with Ohio's first poet laureate Amit Majmudar to talk about his poem "Year of the Rat." They discuss the unforgettable year that was 2020, writing during Covid, and mystical parallels between Catholicism and Hinduism. Read 'The Year of the Rat' here. America's poetry editor Joe Hoover S.J. sits down with Ohio's first poet laureate Amit Majmudar to talk about his poem "Year of the Rat." They discuss the unforgettable year that was 2020, writing during Covid, and mystical parallels between Catholicism and Hinduism.

Read 'The Year of the Rat' here.

]]> 2733 Entrapment: The data scientists fighting to end human trafficking https://www.americamagazine.org/politics-society/2020/06/12/how-some-researchers-are-using-data-science-fight-sex-trafficking Riana decided to run away from home after getting into an argument with her mother for missing curfew. It was cold and nighttime. She had nowhere to go. Looking for help, she reached out to an older man who had given her his phone number earlier that day... Isabelle Senechal narrates the harrowing story of Riana, a young woman who was manipulated and coerced by a violent sex trafficker. The booming industry is largely hidden, but some faith-based anti-trafficking initiatives are making progress by tracking the digital footprints of traffickers using the most advanced data science to recommend policy solutions. Links from the show: How some researchers are using data science to fight sex trafficking Learn more about America's Joseph A. O’Hare, S.J., Postgraduate Media Fellowship Sat, 16 Jan 2021 07:00:00 -0000 full America Media Human trafficking remains a vast yet largely hidden criminal industry. These researchers are using data to expose it. Riana decided to run away from home after getting into an argument with her mother for missing curfew. It was cold and nighttime. She had nowhere to go. Looking for help, she reached out to an older man who had given her his phone number earlier that day... Isabelle Senechal narrates the harrowing story of Riana, a young woman who was manipulated and coerced by a violent sex trafficker. The booming industry is largely hidden, but some faith-based anti-trafficking initiatives are making progress by tracking the digital footprints of traffickers using the most advanced data science to recommend policy solutions. Links from the show: How some researchers are using data science to fight sex trafficking Learn more about America's Joseph A. O’Hare, S.J., Postgraduate Media Fellowship Riana decided to run away from home after getting into an argument with her mother for missing curfew. It was cold and nighttime. She had nowhere to go. Looking for help, she reached out to an older man who had given her his phone number earlier that day...

Isabelle Senechal narrates the harrowing story of Riana, a young woman who was manipulated and coerced by a violent sex trafficker.

The booming industry is largely hidden, but some faith-based anti-trafficking initiatives are making progress by tracking the digital footprints of traffickers using the most advanced data science to recommend policy solutions.


Links from the show:

How some researchers are using data science to fight sex trafficking

Learn more about America's Joseph A. O’Hare, S.J., Postgraduate Media Fellowship

]]> 1780 The inevitable result of Donald Trump’s presidency On January 6th, 2021, a violent mob, incited by President Trump, stormed the US Capitol. They were there to disrupt Congress as it was certifying the election of Joe Biden. The mob overwhelmed the capitol police and made their way into the offices and chambers, as elected officials ran for safety. In conversation with Fr. Matt Malone, America’s Editor in Chief, Fr. Bryan Massingale says the insurrection was a direct result of four years of lies from Donald Trump. This interview first aired as a video on America Media’s YouTube channel and has been reformatted for podcast with additional commentary from Sebastian Gomes and Maggi Van Dorn. Support this podcast by subscribing at Americamagazine.org/subscribe. Links from the show: Fr. Bryan Massingale’s article: The Racist Attack on Our Nation’s Capitol America’s Editorial: After the storming of the Capitol: We need accountability, repentance and a reckoning Watch Fr. Matt Malone, S.J. in conversation with Fr. Bryan Massingale: How to make spiritual sense of the attack on the Capitol Fri, 08 Jan 2021 07:00:00 -0000 full America Media On January 6th, 2021, a violent mob, incited by President Trump, stormed the US Capitol. They were there to disrupt Congress as it was certifying the election of Joe Biden. The mob overwhelmed the capitol police and made their way into the offices and chambers, as elected officials ran for safety. In conversation with Fr. Matt Malone, America’s Editor in Chief, Fr. Bryan Massingale says the insurrection was a direct result of four years of lies from Donald Trump. This interview first aired as a video on America Media’s YouTube channel and has been reformatted for podcast with additional commentary from Sebastian Gomes and Maggi Van Dorn. Support this podcast by subscribing at Americamagazine.org/subscribe. Links from the show: Fr. Bryan Massingale’s article: The Racist Attack on Our Nation’s Capitol America’s Editorial: After the storming of the Capitol: We need accountability, repentance and a reckoning Watch Fr. Matt Malone, S.J. in conversation with Fr. Bryan Massingale: How to make spiritual sense of the attack on the Capitol On January 6th, 2021, a violent mob, incited by President Trump, stormed the US Capitol. They were there to disrupt Congress as it was certifying the election of Joe Biden. The mob overwhelmed the capitol police and made their way into the offices and chambers, as elected officials ran for safety.

In conversation with Fr. Matt Malone, America’s Editor in Chief, Fr. Bryan Massingale says the insurrection was a direct result of four years of lies from Donald Trump. This interview first aired as a video on America Media’s YouTube channel and has been reformatted for podcast with additional commentary from Sebastian Gomes and Maggi Van Dorn.

Support this podcast by subscribing at Americamagazine.org/subscribe.


Links from the show:

Fr. Bryan Massingale’s article: The Racist Attack on Our Nation’s Capitol

America’s Editorial: After the storming of the Capitol: We need accountability, repentance and a reckoning

Watch Fr. Matt Malone, S.J. in conversation with Fr. Bryan Massingale: How to make spiritual sense of the attack on the Capitol

]]> 2724 Burned out: The case for more free time Is your relationship with work undermining all the other goods in your life? If so, you might have what Jonathan Malesic calls a “demonic work ethic.” He’s not alone in saying so. After years of academic burnout, Jonathan made a trip to the Christ in the Desert monastery, where the Benedictine monks helped him rediscover the sacred rhythms of work and rest. Everyone from Thomas Aquinas to Annie Dillard has written about the importance of leisure, and yet, Catholic Ethicist Conor Kelly says that for most of us, our fast-paced, capitalist culture makes free time an afterthought. And we certainly don’t have federal laws like family leave or paid time off to support an ethic of leisure. So how do we make the most of our time? What’s the best recreation for your soul? And why must we see free time not as a luxury, but a necessity for the Christian moral life? Links from the show: The streaming era ruined our free time. Is it too late to reclaim it? Why we need a new theology of work Mon, 28 Dec 2020 07:00:00 -0000 full America Media Many people have a “demonic work ethic.” It turns out free time is morally necessary in the Christian life. Is your relationship with work undermining all the other goods in your life? If so, you might have what Jonathan Malesic calls a “demonic work ethic.” He’s not alone in saying so. After years of academic burnout, Jonathan made a trip to the Christ in the Desert monastery, where the Benedictine monks helped him rediscover the sacred rhythms of work and rest. Everyone from Thomas Aquinas to Annie Dillard has written about the importance of leisure, and yet, Catholic Ethicist Conor Kelly says that for most of us, our fast-paced, capitalist culture makes free time an afterthought. And we certainly don’t have federal laws like family leave or paid time off to support an ethic of leisure. So how do we make the most of our time? What’s the best recreation for your soul? And why must we see free time not as a luxury, but a necessity for the Christian moral life? Links from the show: The streaming era ruined our free time. Is it too late to reclaim it? Why we need a new theology of work Is your relationship with work undermining all the other goods in your life? If so, you might have what Jonathan Malesic calls a “demonic work ethic.”

He’s not alone in saying so. After years of academic burnout, Jonathan made a trip to the Christ in the Desert monastery, where the Benedictine monks helped him rediscover the sacred rhythms of work and rest.

Everyone from Thomas Aquinas to Annie Dillard has written about the importance of leisure, and yet, Catholic Ethicist Conor Kelly says that for most of us, our fast-paced, capitalist culture makes free time an afterthought. And we certainly don’t have federal laws like family leave or paid time off to support an ethic of leisure.

So how do we make the most of our time? What’s the best recreation for your soul? And why must we see free time not as a luxury, but a necessity for the Christian moral life?


Links from the show:

The streaming era ruined our free time. Is it too late to reclaim it?

Why we need a new theology of work

]]> 2494 Joe Biden's Catholic Faith On January 20, 2021, President-elect Joe Biden will make history in several ways: He received over 74 million votes, surpassing any presidential candidate in history. Biden is the oldest person and only the second Catholic to become president. And his running mate, Kamala Harris, is the first woman and first woman of color to hold the office of the Vice President. But beyond the polls, numbers and issues, Biden’s Catholic faith has become a subject of great interest. So we’re sharing an interview from 2015 that America Media’s editor-in-chief Fr. Matt Malone did with then Vice President Joe Biden. It was conducted just before Biden and President Obama hosted Pope Francis at the White House. It’s an intimate conversation about Biden’s faith, family and how tragic life experiences have shaped him personally. For ongoing coverage of politics and the presidential election visit americamag.org. Wed, 18 Nov 2020 07:00:00 -0000 full America Media Joe Biden talks about his Catholic faith, Pope Francis and politics On January 20, 2021, President-elect Joe Biden will make history in several ways: He received over 74 million votes, surpassing any presidential candidate in history. Biden is the oldest person and only the second Catholic to become president. And his running mate, Kamala Harris, is the first woman and first woman of color to hold the office of the Vice President. But beyond the polls, numbers and issues, Biden’s Catholic faith has become a subject of great interest. So we’re sharing an interview from 2015 that America Media’s editor-in-chief Fr. Matt Malone did with then Vice President Joe Biden. It was conducted just before Biden and President Obama hosted Pope Francis at the White House. It’s an intimate conversation about Biden’s faith, family and how tragic life experiences have shaped him personally. For ongoing coverage of politics and the presidential election visit americamag.org. On January 20, 2021, President-elect Joe Biden will make history in several ways: He received over 74 million votes, surpassing any presidential candidate in history. Biden is the oldest person and only the second Catholic to become president. And his running mate, Kamala Harris, is the first woman and first woman of color to hold the office of the Vice President.

But beyond the polls, numbers and issues, Biden’s Catholic faith has become a subject of great interest. So we’re sharing an interview from 2015 that America Media’s editor-in-chief Fr. Matt Malone did with then Vice President Joe Biden. It was conducted just before Biden and President Obama hosted Pope Francis at the White House. It’s an intimate conversation about Biden’s faith, family and how tragic life experiences have shaped him personally. For ongoing coverage of politics and the presidential election visit americamag.org.

]]> 2587 Living the issues with the 'Voting Catholic' podcast https://americathisweek.libsyn.com/living-the-issues-with-the-voting-catholic-podcast Just ahead of the election we're sharing the Voting Catholic podcast. To hear the full series, just search "Voting Catholic" wherever you get your podcasts! Voting Catholic Episode 1: "What Happened to the Catholic Vote?" A survey of the evolution of the Catholic vote from the election of JFK in 1960 to the election of Donald Trump. Show links: 8 facts about Catholics and politics in the U.S. US Bishops teaching document on the political responsibility of Catholics: "Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship" Stay up-to-date with America Media's coverage of the 2020 election: www.americamagazine.org/newsletters You can support this media ministry at www.americamagazine.org/donate Thu, 29 Oct 2020 17:00:00 -0000 full America Media Just ahead of the election we're sharing the Voting Catholic podcast. To hear the full series, just search "Voting Catholic" wherever you get your podcasts! Voting Catholic Episode 1: "What Happened to the Catholic Vote?" A survey of the evolution of... Just ahead of the election we're sharing the Voting Catholic podcast. To hear the full series, just search "Voting Catholic" wherever you get your podcasts! Voting Catholic Episode 1: "What Happened to the Catholic Vote?" A survey of the evolution of the Catholic vote from the election of JFK in 1960 to the election of Donald Trump. Show links: 8 facts about Catholics and politics in the U.S. US Bishops teaching document on the political responsibility of Catholics: "Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship" Stay up-to-date with America Media's coverage of the 2020 election: www.americamagazine.org/newsletters You can support this media ministry at www.americamagazine.org/donate Just ahead of the election we're sharing the Voting Catholic podcast. To hear the full series, just search "Voting Catholic" wherever you get your podcasts!

Voting Catholic

Episode 1: "What Happened to the Catholic Vote?"

A survey of the evolution of the Catholic vote from the election of JFK in 1960 to the election of Donald Trump.

Show links:

8 facts about Catholics and politics in the U.S.

US Bishops teaching document on the political responsibility of Catholics: "Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship"

Stay up-to-date with America Media's coverage of the 2020 election: www.americamagazine.org/newsletters

You can support this media ministry at www.americamagazine.org/donate

]]> 1768 no ‘Mama, I’m through’: The martyrdoms of Emmitt Till and George Floyd https://americathisweek.libsyn.com/mama-im-through-the-martyrdoms-of-emmitt-till-and-george-floyd On the anniversary of Emmitt Till’s murder on August 28, 1955, we reflect on the present day killing of George Floyd and the litany of Black Americans who have been crucified by racial injustice. In both, we witness how Floyd’s cry for his mama and Mamie Till Mobley’s public outcry at her son’s murder, turns private suffering into a public sin and catalyst for justice.  This episode was adapted from an America Magazine article written by Abraham Nussbaum, which you can read at: https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2020/08/06/emmett-till-george-floyd-black-deaths-racism Thanks to Oregon Catholic Press for the use of John Becker’s “Litany of the Saints.” Excerpts from the English translation of The Roman Missal © 2010, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.   Fri, 28 Aug 2020 18:29:03 -0000 full America Media On the anniversary of Emmitt Till’s murder on August 28, 1955, we reflect on the present day killing of George Floyd and the litany of Black Americans who have been crucified by racial injustice. In both, we witness how Floyd’s cry for his mama... On the anniversary of Emmitt Till’s murder on August 28, 1955, we reflect on the present day killing of George Floyd and the litany of Black Americans who have been crucified by racial injustice. In both, we witness how Floyd’s cry for his mama and Mamie Till Mobley’s public outcry at her son’s murder, turns private suffering into a public sin and catalyst for justice.  This episode was adapted from an America Magazine article written by Abraham Nussbaum, which you can read at: https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2020/08/06/emmett-till-george-floyd-black-deaths-racism Thanks to Oregon Catholic Press for the use of John Becker’s “Litany of the Saints.” Excerpts from the English translation of The Roman Missal © 2010, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.   On the anniversary of Emmitt Till’s murder on August 28, 1955, we reflect on the present day killing of George Floyd and the litany of Black Americans who have been crucified by racial injustice. In both, we witness how Floyd’s cry for his mama and Mamie Till Mobley’s public outcry at her son’s murder, turns private suffering into a public sin and catalyst for justice. 

This episode was adapted from an America Magazine article written by Abraham Nussbaum, which you can read at: https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2020/08/06/emmett-till-george-floyd-black-deaths-racism

Thanks to Oregon Catholic Press for the use of John Becker’s “Litany of the Saints.”

Excerpts from the English translation of The Roman Missal © 2010, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

 

]]> 1259 no A Coronavirus Prayer https://americathisweek.libsyn.com/a-coronavirus-prayer Written and narrated by one of America's executive editors, Kerry Weber, the following coronavirus prayer is a reminder of God’s healing presence in a time of great fear and anxiety. Please pray along with us in the language of your choice: A Coronavirus Prayer - In English A Printable Version of "A Coronavirus Prayer" in English Una Oracion por el Coronavirus - En Español Une priere pour le coronavirus - En Francais Una Preghiera per il Coronavirus - In Italiano Sat, 14 Mar 2020 06:00:00 -0000 full America Media Listen, pray along with America Written and narrated by one of America's executive editors, Kerry Weber, the following coronavirus prayer is a reminder of God’s healing presence in a time of great fear and anxiety. Please pray along with us in the language of your choice: A Coronavirus Prayer - In English A Printable Version of "A Coronavirus Prayer" in English Una Oracion por el Coronavirus - En Español Une priere pour le coronavirus - En Francais Una Preghiera per il Coronavirus - In Italiano Written and narrated by one of America's executive editors, Kerry Weber, the following coronavirus prayer is a reminder of God’s healing presence in a time of great fear and anxiety. Please pray along with us in the language of your choice:

A Coronavirus Prayer - In English

A Printable Version of "A Coronavirus Prayer" in English

Una Oracion por el Coronavirus - En Español

Une priere pour le coronavirus - En Francais

Una Preghiera per il Coronavirus - In Italiano

]]> 296 no Introducing PLAGUE: Untold Stories of AIDS and the Catholic Church https://americathisweek.libsyn.com/introducing-plague-untold-stories-of-aids-and-the-catholic-church In "Plague" journalist Michael O'Loughlin investigates stories of the AIDS epidemic and the Catholic Church. Mike is America’s national correspondent and he’s covered Catholicism for more than a decade. Mike is also gay and Catholic—and he’s curious how others manage this sometimes complex identity. No time in modern history has been more volatile for gay Catholics than the height of the AIDS epidemic. So he spent the last few years interviewing people who were right in the middle of it. People who fought, worked and grieved through it. Episode 1 will be available on World AIDS Day, December 1, wherever you get your podcasts. Find out more at www.americamag.org/plague Tue, 26 Nov 2019 19:59:01 -0000 full America Media In "Plague" journalist Michael O'Loughlin investigates stories of the AIDS epidemic and the Catholic Church. Mike is America’s national correspondent and he’s covered Catholicism for more than a decade. Mike is also gay and Catholic—and he’s... In "Plague" journalist Michael O'Loughlin investigates stories of the AIDS epidemic and the Catholic Church. Mike is America’s national correspondent and he’s covered Catholicism for more than a decade. Mike is also gay and Catholic—and he’s curious how others manage this sometimes complex identity. No time in modern history has been more volatile for gay Catholics than the height of the AIDS epidemic. So he spent the last few years interviewing people who were right in the middle of it. People who fought, worked and grieved through it. Episode 1 will be available on World AIDS Day, December 1, wherever you get your podcasts. Find out more at www.americamag.org/plague In "Plague" journalist Michael O'Loughlin investigates stories of the AIDS epidemic and the Catholic Church. Mike is America’s national correspondent and he’s covered Catholicism for more than a decade. Mike is also gay and Catholic—and he’s curious how others manage this sometimes complex identity.

No time in modern history has been more volatile for gay Catholics than the height of the AIDS epidemic. So he spent the last few years interviewing people who were right in the middle of it. People who fought, worked and grieved through it.

Episode 1 will be available on World AIDS Day, December 1, wherever you get your podcasts. Find out more at www.americamag.org/plague

]]> 120 no The Final Episode https://americathisweek.libsyn.com/the-final-episode America This Week This is the series finale of "America This Week." Our guest is John W. Miller. We discuss his article "The opioid crisis demands a new solution. Churches are hoping to be part of it."  We also discuss these articles: Social media reinforces clean divisions, but reality is messy. The threat of a climate catastrophe is here. Will U.S. Catholics heed the call? Detroit Catholic schools and parishes to stop all sports on Sunday Thu, 23 May 2019 20:36:54 -0000 full America Media America This Week This is the series finale of "America This Week." Our guest is John W. Miller. We discuss his article We also discuss these articles: America This Week This is the series finale of "America This Week." Our guest is John W. Miller. We discuss his article "The opioid crisis demands a new solution. Churches are hoping to be part of it."  We also discuss these articles: Social media reinforces clean divisions, but reality is messy. The threat of a climate catastrophe is here. Will U.S. Catholics heed the call? Detroit Catholic schools and parishes to stop all sports on Sunday This is the series finale of "America This Week." Our guest is John W. Miller. We discuss his article "The opioid crisis demands a new solution. Churches are hoping to be part of it." 

We also discuss these articles:

Social media reinforces clean divisions, but reality is messy.

The threat of a climate catastrophe is here. Will U.S. Catholics heed the call?

Detroit Catholic schools and parishes to stop all sports on Sunday

]]> 1598 no Why Evangelical megachurches are embracing (some) Catholic traditions. https://americathisweek.libsyn.com/why-evangelical-megachurches-are-embracing-some-catholic-traditions This week's guest is Anna Keating. We discuss her article “Why Evangelical megachurches are embracing (some) Catholic traditions.” We also discuss these articles: Pope Francis tells women religious church cannot alter revelation on women’s diaconate Pope Francis’ almsgiver restores power (illegally) to homeless shelter in Italy How Mary can be a bridge between Christians and Muslims Can Christianity in northern Iraq survive after ISIS? Fri, 17 May 2019 14:18:33 -0000 full America Media This week's guest is Anna Keating. We discuss her article We also discuss these articles: This week's guest is Anna Keating. We discuss her article “Why Evangelical megachurches are embracing (some) Catholic traditions.” We also discuss these articles: Pope Francis tells women religious church cannot alter revelation on women’s diaconate Pope Francis’ almsgiver restores power (illegally) to homeless shelter in Italy How Mary can be a bridge between Christians and Muslims Can Christianity in northern Iraq survive after ISIS? This week's guest is Anna Keating. We discuss her article “Why Evangelical megachurches are embracing (some) Catholic traditions.”

We also discuss these articles:

Pope Francis tells women religious church cannot alter revelation on women’s diaconate

Pope Francis’ almsgiver restores power (illegally) to homeless shelter in Italy

How Mary can be a bridge between Christians and Muslims

Can Christianity in northern Iraq survive after ISIS?

]]> 1449 no Catholic colleges are searching for new homes in the Southwest. Can they succeed? https://americathisweek.libsyn.com/catholic-colleges-are-searching-for-new-homes-in-the-southwest-can-they-succeed America This Week This week's guest is Jonathan Malesic. We discuss his article "Catholic colleges are searching for new homes in the Southwest. Can they succeed?" We also discuss these articles: Ideological bias cannot taint our approach to sexual abuse  The Mueller Report’s most pressing question: Who will hold Trump accountable? The Editors: Border security will not solve the immigration crisis Thu, 02 May 2019 14:56:07 -0000 full America Media America This Week This week's guest is Jonathan Malesic. We discuss his article We also discuss these articles: America This Week This week's guest is Jonathan Malesic. We discuss his article "Catholic colleges are searching for new homes in the Southwest. Can they succeed?" We also discuss these articles: Ideological bias cannot taint our approach to sexual abuse  The Mueller Report’s most pressing question: Who will hold Trump accountable? The Editors: Border security will not solve the immigration crisis This week's guest is Jonathan Malesic. We discuss his article "Catholic colleges are searching for new homes in the Southwest. Can they succeed?"

We also discuss these articles:

Ideological bias cannot taint our approach to sexual abuse 

The Mueller Report’s most pressing question: Who will hold Trump accountable?

The Editors: Border security will not solve the immigration crisis

]]> 1416 no How one Catholic stays faithful in the city of angels https://americathisweek.libsyn.com/how-one-catholic-stays-faithful-in-the-city-of-angels This week's guest is Lisa Hendey. We discuss her article "Here's how one Catholic stays faithful in the city of angels."  We also discuss these stories: Sri Lankan cardinal demands answers about security lapses after Easter bombings Seven tips for new Catholics, from one convert to another Two U.S. churches: One is closing down parishes, the other is standing-room only   Fri, 26 Apr 2019 20:21:13 -0000 full America Media This week's guest is Lisa Hendey. We discuss her article We also discuss these stories:   This week's guest is Lisa Hendey. We discuss her article "Here's how one Catholic stays faithful in the city of angels."  We also discuss these stories: Sri Lankan cardinal demands answers about security lapses after Easter bombings Seven tips for new Catholics, from one convert to another Two U.S. churches: One is closing down parishes, the other is standing-room only   This week's guest is Lisa Hendey. We discuss her article "Here's how one Catholic stays faithful in the city of angels." 

We also discuss these stories:

Sri Lankan cardinal demands answers about security lapses after Easter bombings

Seven tips for new Catholics, from one convert to another

Two U.S. churches: One is closing down parishes, the other is standing-room only

 

]]> 1569 no An inside look at Pope Francis’ election https://americathisweek.libsyn.com/an-inside-look-at-pope-francis-election America This Week This week's guest is Gerard O’Connell, America’s Vatican correspondent. We discuss his new book, The Election of Pope Francis: An Inside Account of the Conclave That Changed History, an excerpt of which America has published.  We also discuss these stories:  Pope Francis kisses the feet of South Sudan leaders The wrong way to ask Catholics for money amid the sex abuse crisis Grieving the fire of Notre Dame during Holy Week     Wed, 17 Apr 2019 19:41:54 -0000 full America Media America This Week This week's guest is Gerard O’Connell, America’s Vatican correspondent. We discuss his new book, The Election of Pope Francis: An Inside Account of the Conclave That Changed History, an excerpt of which America .  We... America This Week This week's guest is Gerard O’Connell, America’s Vatican correspondent. We discuss his new book, The Election of Pope Francis: An Inside Account of the Conclave That Changed History, an excerpt of which America has published.  We also discuss these stories:  Pope Francis kisses the feet of South Sudan leaders The wrong way to ask Catholics for money amid the sex abuse crisis Grieving the fire of Notre Dame during Holy Week     This week's guest is Gerard O’Connell, America’s Vatican correspondent. We discuss his new book, The Election of Pope Francis: An Inside Account of the Conclave That Changed History, an excerpt of which America has published. 

We also discuss these stories: 

Pope Francis kisses the feet of South Sudan leaders

The wrong way to ask Catholics for money amid the sex abuse crisis

Grieving the fire of Notre Dame during Holy Week

 

 ]]> 1707 no Can better corporate organization humanize the marketplace? https://americathisweek.libsyn.com/can-better-corporate-organization-humanize-the-marketplace America This Week This week's guest is Thomas More Garrett. We discuss his article “Can better corporate organization humanize the marketplace? Kickstarter is finding out.” We also discuss these articles:  How the Jesuits’ four new universal apostolic priorities support social enterprise Pope Francis: ‘Build bridges, not walls’ ‘Harry Potter’ books burned at Catholic parish in Poland Thu, 04 Apr 2019 15:29:52 -0000 full America Media America This Week This week's guest is Thomas More Garrett. We discuss his article We also discuss these articles:  America This Week This week's guest is Thomas More Garrett. We discuss his article “Can better corporate organization humanize the marketplace? Kickstarter is finding out.” We also discuss these articles:  How the Jesuits’ four new universal apostolic priorities support social enterprise Pope Francis: ‘Build bridges, not walls’ ‘Harry Potter’ books burned at Catholic parish in Poland This week's guest is Thomas More Garrett. We discuss his article “Can better corporate organization humanize the marketplace? Kickstarter is finding out.”

We also discuss these articles: 

How the Jesuits’ four new universal apostolic priorities support social enterprise

Pope Francis: ‘Build bridges, not walls’

‘Harry Potter’ books burned at Catholic parish in Poland

]]> 1478 no How can activists win more than a viral moment? https://americathisweek.libsyn.com/how-can-activists-win-more-than-a-viral-moment America This Week This week's guest is Nathan Schneider. We discuss his article "How can activists win more than a viral moment?" We also discuss these stories: Why Jesus movies should be strange Explainer: Why doesn't Pope Francis want people to kiss his ring? Founder, board of Vatican women's magazine quit     Fri, 29 Mar 2019 19:42:07 -0000 full America Media America This Week This week's guest is Nathan Schneider. We discuss his article We also discuss these stories:     America This Week This week's guest is Nathan Schneider. We discuss his article "How can activists win more than a viral moment?" We also discuss these stories: Why Jesus movies should be strange Explainer: Why doesn't Pope Francis want people to kiss his ring? Founder, board of Vatican women's magazine quit     This week's guest is Nathan Schneider. We discuss his article "How can activists win more than a viral moment?"

We also discuss these stories:

Why Jesus movies should be strange

Explainer: Why doesn't Pope Francis want people to kiss his ring?

Founder, board of Vatican women's magazine quit

 

 ]]> 1441 no The Sports Episode https://americathisweek.libsyn.com/the-sports-episode This week's guest is Michael J. O'Loughlin, America’s national correspondent. We discuss his article “Meet the Vatican team running for the greater glory of God (and maybe the Olympics).” We also discuss these articles: The difficult questions Catholics need to ask after the college admissions scandal A Jesuit confesses his love for March Madness and NCAA basketball A history of Catholic School Sports, From Babe Ruth to LeBron James     Fri, 22 Mar 2019 13:22:24 -0000 full America Media This week's guest is Michael J. O'Loughlin, America’s national correspondent. We discuss his article “.” We also discuss these articles:     This week's guest is Michael J. O'Loughlin, America’s national correspondent. We discuss his article “Meet the Vatican team running for the greater glory of God (and maybe the Olympics).” We also discuss these articles: The difficult questions Catholics need to ask after the college admissions scandal A Jesuit confesses his love for March Madness and NCAA basketball A history of Catholic School Sports, From Babe Ruth to LeBron James     This week's guest is Michael J. O'Loughlin, America’s national correspondent. We discuss his article “Meet the Vatican team running for the greater glory of God (and maybe the Olympics).”

We also discuss these articles:

The difficult questions Catholics need to ask after the college admissions scandal

A Jesuit confesses his love for March Madness and NCAA basketball

A history of Catholic School Sports, From Babe Ruth to LeBron James

 

 ]]> 1570 no Why America Media created ‘Deliver Us,’ a podcast about the abuse crisis https://americathisweek.libsyn.com/why-america-media-created-deliver-us-a-podcast-about-the-abuse-crisis America This Week This week's guest is Maggi Van Dorn. We discuss Deliver Us, America's podcast on the sex abuse crisis.  We also discuss these articles:  I fasted on only bread and juice for Lent. This is what I learned. The most dangerous Devil is the one you cannot see Review: The life of Bing Crosby, reviewed Fri, 15 Mar 2019 18:22:41 -0000 full America Media America This Week This week's guest is Maggi Van Dorn. We discuss , America's podcast on the sex abuse crisis.  We also discuss these articles:  America This Week This week's guest is Maggi Van Dorn. We discuss Deliver Us, America's podcast on the sex abuse crisis.  We also discuss these articles:  I fasted on only bread and juice for Lent. This is what I learned. The most dangerous Devil is the one you cannot see Review: The life of Bing Crosby, reviewed This week's guest is Maggi Van Dorn. We discuss Deliver Us, America's podcast on the sex abuse crisis. 

We also discuss these articles: 

I fasted on only bread and juice for Lent. This is what I learned.

The most dangerous Devil is the one you cannot see

Review: The life of Bing Crosby, reviewed

]]> 1586 no America This Week: 3/6/19 https://americathisweek.libsyn.com/america-this-week-3619 This week's guest is Sister Theresa Aletheia Noble. We discuss her article "Here's why Catholics are called to think about death—daily." We also discuss these articles: The Vatican summit on the protection of minors is over. What’s next? How should we react to Michael Cohen’s imperfect contrition? Pope Francis will open the secret archives on Pope Pius XII   Fri, 08 Mar 2019 20:29:47 -0000 full America Media This week's guest is Sister Theresa Aletheia Noble. We discuss her article We also discuss these articles:   This week's guest is Sister Theresa Aletheia Noble. We discuss her article "Here's why Catholics are called to think about death—daily." We also discuss these articles: The Vatican summit on the protection of minors is over. What’s next? How should we react to Michael Cohen’s imperfect contrition? Pope Francis will open the secret archives on Pope Pius XII   This week's guest is Sister Theresa Aletheia Noble. We discuss her article "Here's why Catholics are called to think about death—daily."

We also discuss these articles:

The Vatican summit on the protection of minors is over. What’s next?

How should we react to Michael Cohen’s imperfect contrition?

Pope Francis will open the secret archives on Pope Pius XII

 

]]> 1536 no Demystifying the myths of mass incarceration https://americathisweek.libsyn.com/demystifying-the-myths-of-mass-incarceration America This Week This week's guest is John Pfaff. We discuss his article Why today's criminal justice reform efforts won't end mass incarceration. We also discuss these articles: Pope Francis approves four priorities for the Jesuits’ next decade Vatican emphasizes transparency and accountability at upcoming sex abuse summit Catholic leaders resist Trump’s ‘national emergency’ plan to fund border wall Fri, 22 Feb 2019 22:10:45 -0000 full America Media America This Week This week's guest is John Pfaff. We discuss his article We also discuss these articles: America This Week This week's guest is John Pfaff. We discuss his article Why today's criminal justice reform efforts won't end mass incarceration. We also discuss these articles: Pope Francis approves four priorities for the Jesuits’ next decade Vatican emphasizes transparency and accountability at upcoming sex abuse summit Catholic leaders resist Trump’s ‘national emergency’ plan to fund border wall This week's guest is John Pfaff. We discuss his article Why today's criminal justice reform efforts won't end mass incarceration.

We also discuss these articles:

Pope Francis approves four priorities for the Jesuits’ next decade

Vatican emphasizes transparency and accountability at upcoming sex abuse summit

Catholic leaders resist Trump’s ‘national emergency’ plan to fund border wall

]]> 1564 no Bonus Episode - 2019 Oscar Nominees and Catholic themes at the movies https://americathisweek.libsyn.com/bonus-episode-2019-oscar-nominees-and-catholic-themes-at-the-movies On Sunday, Feb. 24, 2019 the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will award the highly coveted Oscar for Best Picture to one of eight nominees. This year’s field is wide open—no one really knows who will walk away with the golden statue. But don’t worry, we brought in our best experts to weigh in. Father Eric Sundrup sat down with John Anderson of the New York Film Critics Circle, our culture columnist Bill McGarvey, and Eloise Blondiau, a producer here at America, to discuss each of the best picture nominees. Sat, 16 Feb 2019 01:18:07 -0000 full America Media On Sunday, Feb. 24, 2019 the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will award the highly coveted Oscar for Best Picture to one of eight nominees. This year’s field is wide open—no one really knows who will walk away with the golden statue.... On Sunday, Feb. 24, 2019 the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will award the highly coveted Oscar for Best Picture to one of eight nominees. This year’s field is wide open—no one really knows who will walk away with the golden statue. But don’t worry, we brought in our best experts to weigh in. Father Eric Sundrup sat down with John Anderson of the New York Film Critics Circle, our culture columnist Bill McGarvey, and Eloise Blondiau, a producer here at America, to discuss each of the best picture nominees. On Sunday, Feb. 24, 2019 the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will award the highly coveted Oscar for Best Picture to one of eight nominees. This year’s field is wide open—no one really knows who will walk away with the golden statue. But don’t worry, we brought in our best experts to weigh in. Father Eric Sundrup sat down with John Anderson of the New York Film Critics Circle, our culture columnist Bill McGarvey, and Eloise Blondiau, a producer here at America, to discuss each of the best picture nominees.

]]> 1877 no Catholics can learn a lot from Black Lives Matter https://americathisweek.libsyn.com/catholics-can-learn-a-lot-from-black-lives-matter America This Week 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 sad inheritance of ‘personal opposition’ to abortion Fri, 15 Feb 2019 21:55:57 -0000 full America Media America This Week This week's guest is Olga Segura, an associate editor at America. We discuss her article We also discuss these articles: America This Week 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 sad inheritance of ‘personal opposition’ to abortion 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 sad inheritance of ‘personal opposition’ to abortion

]]> 1570 no What comes after the era of the parochial school? https://americathisweek.libsyn.com/what-comes-after-the-era-of-the-parochial-school America This Week 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 clergy Top 6 Catholic takeaways from President Trump’s State of the Union address Fri, 08 Feb 2019 15:29:24 -0000 full America Media America This Week This week's guest is America contributor Betsy Shirley. We discuss her article We also discuss these articles: America This Week 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 clergy Top 6 Catholic takeaways from President Trump’s State of the Union address 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 clergy

Top 6 Catholic takeaways from President Trump’s State of the Union address

]]> 1601 no How can God and medicine work together to heal trauma? https://americathisweek.libsyn.com/how-can-god-and-medicine-work-together-to-heal-trauma America This Week 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 Fri, 01 Feb 2019 19:21:22 -0000 full America Media America This Week This week's guest is Michael R. Lovell. We discuss his article We also discuss these articles: America This Week 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 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

]]> 1313 no How can the Catholic Church help single mothers? https://americathisweek.libsyn.com/how-can-the-catholic-church-help-single-mothers America This Week This week's guest is Kaya Oakes. We discuss her article “How the Catholic Church can help single mothers.” We also discuss these articles: Trump’s latest proposal to end the shutdown and what the border wall won’t fix How the New Wave Feminists are changing the conversation around abortion One-third of U.S. bishops believe church ‘should’ ordain women as deacons Fri, 25 Jan 2019 16:04:47 -0000 full America Media America This Week This week's guest is Kaya Oakes. We discuss her article “.” We also discuss these articles: America This Week This week's guest is Kaya Oakes. We discuss her article “How the Catholic Church can help single mothers.” We also discuss these articles: Trump’s latest proposal to end the shutdown and what the border wall won’t fix How the New Wave Feminists are changing the conversation around abortion One-third of U.S. bishops believe church ‘should’ ordain women as deacons This week's guest is Kaya Oakes. We discuss her article “How the Catholic Church can help single mothers.”

We also discuss these articles:

Trump’s latest proposal to end the shutdown and what the border wall won’t fix

How the New Wave Feminists are changing the conversation around abortion

One-third of U.S. bishops believe church ‘should’ ordain women as deacons

]]> 1435 no What do descendants of slave owners owe descendants of slaves? https://americathisweek.libsyn.com/what-do-descendants-of-slave-owners-owe-descendants-of-slaves This week's guest is John W. Miller. We talk about his article "My ancestor owned 41 slaves. What do I owe their descendants?" We also discuss these articles:  USA Northeast Province releases names of Jesuits credibly accused of sexual abuse Polarization can bring about real political change. Our past proves it. Can high-tech maps help the church and save the planet? Time’s a’wastin’: two new books on procrastination Fri, 18 Jan 2019 15:53:22 -0000 full America Media This week's guest is John W. Miller. We talk about his article We also discuss these articles:  This week's guest is John W. Miller. We talk about his article "My ancestor owned 41 slaves. What do I owe their descendants?" We also discuss these articles:  USA Northeast Province releases names of Jesuits credibly accused of sexual abuse Polarization can bring about real political change. Our past proves it. Can high-tech maps help the church and save the planet? Time’s a’wastin’: two new books on procrastination This week's guest is John W. Miller. We talk about his article "My ancestor owned 41 slaves. What do I owe their descendants?"

We also discuss these articles: 

USA Northeast Province releases names of Jesuits credibly accused of sexual abuse

Polarization can bring about real political change. Our past proves it.

Can high-tech maps help the church and save the planet?

Time’s a’wastin’: two new books on procrastination

]]> 1526 no What's at stake in the China-Vatican deal? https://americathisweek.libsyn.com/whats-at-stake-in-the-china-vatican-deal America This Week Our guest this week is Paul Mariani, S.J., and we're talking to him about his article, "The Extremely High Stakes of the China-Vatican Deal." We also talk about these articles: President Trump makes his case for the border wall, citing ‘a crisis of the soul’ How many members of the new Congress are Catholic? Tax incentives for Amazon? Less than prime. Fri, 11 Jan 2019 14:45:50 -0000 full America Media America This Week Our guest this week is Paul Mariani, S.J., and we're talking to him about his article, "." We also talk about these articles: America This Week Our guest this week is Paul Mariani, S.J., and we're talking to him about his article, "The Extremely High Stakes of the China-Vatican Deal." We also talk about these articles: President Trump makes his case for the border wall, citing ‘a crisis of the soul’ How many members of the new Congress are Catholic? Tax incentives for Amazon? Less than prime. Our guest this week is Paul Mariani, S.J., and we're talking to him about his article, "The Extremely High Stakes of the China-Vatican Deal."

We also talk about these articles:

President Trump makes his case for the border wall, citing ‘a crisis of the soul’

How many members of the new Congress are Catholic?

Tax incentives for Amazon? Less than prime.

]]> 1510 no How can we turn ‘Christmas Catholics’ into regular Massgoers? https://americathisweek.libsyn.com/how-can-we-turn-christmas-catholics-into-regular-massgoers America This Week Our guest this week is Jack Bentz, S.J., of the Jesuit Conference of Canada and the United States. He previously served as the director of the Catholic Student Center at Boise State. We discuss his recent article: How parishes can turn ‘Christmas Catholics’ into regular Massgoers.  We also discuss these articles:   “Mary Poppins Returns,” but what is she doing here? US Catholic bishops begin retreat to pray over clergy sexual abuse scandal Most people aren’t talking about God anymore—but they want to   Fri, 04 Jan 2019 15:35:02 -0000 full America Media Our guest this week is Jack Bentz, S.J., of the Jesuit Conference of Canada and the United States. He previously served as the director of the Catholic Student Center at Boise State. We discuss his recent article:.  We also discuss... America This Week Our guest this week is Jack Bentz, S.J., of the Jesuit Conference of Canada and the United States. He previously served as the director of the Catholic Student Center at Boise State. We discuss his recent article: How parishes can turn ‘Christmas Catholics’ into regular Massgoers.  We also discuss these articles:   “Mary Poppins Returns,” but what is she doing here? US Catholic bishops begin retreat to pray over clergy sexual abuse scandal Most people aren’t talking about God anymore—but they want to   America This Week

Our guest this week is Jack Bentz, S.J., of the Jesuit Conference of Canada and the United States. He previously served as the director of the Catholic Student Center at Boise State. We discuss his recent article: How parishes can turn ‘Christmas Catholics’ into regular Massgoers. 

We also discuss these articles:  

“Mary Poppins Returns,” but what is she doing here?

US Catholic bishops begin retreat to pray over clergy sexual abuse scandal

Most people aren’t talking about God anymore—but they want to

 ]]> 1472 no Praying the examen this Advent https://americathisweek.libsyn.com/praying-the-examen-this-advent America This Week Our guest this week is James Martin, S.J., editor at large of America. We discuss praying the examen this Advent. We also discuss these articles:   ‘Brideshead Revisited’ changed my life. Can it work its magic on the ‘Downton Abbey’ generation? The America Profile: Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards, the pro-life Catholic Democrat A man walks into a confessional after 37 years     Thu, 20 Dec 2018 14:49:01 -0000 full America Media Our guest this week is James Martin, S.J., editor at large of America. We discuss praying the examen this Advent. We also discuss these articles:       America This Week Our guest this week is James Martin, S.J., editor at large of America. We discuss praying the examen this Advent. We also discuss these articles:   ‘Brideshead Revisited’ changed my life. Can it work its magic on the ‘Downton Abbey’ generation? The America Profile: Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards, the pro-life Catholic Democrat A man walks into a confessional after 37 years     America This Week

Our guest this week is James Martin, S.J., editor at large of America. We discuss praying the examen this Advent.

We also discuss these articles:  

‘Brideshead Revisited’ changed my life. Can it work its magic on the ‘Downton Abbey’ generation?

The America Profile: Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards, the pro-life Catholic Democrat

A man walks into a confessional after 37 years

 

 ]]> 1677 no A look at women's leadership—in Biblical times and today https://americathisweek.libsyn.com/a-look-at-womens-leadershipin-biblical-times-and-today America This Week Our guest this week is Richard J. Clifford, S.J. We discuss his article Women have been leading since Biblical times—they can lead again today. We also discuss these articles:  Pope beatifies ‘Of Gods and Men’ martyrs A 1940s French film is one of the most Catholic horror movies ever made Lessons from John Alan Chau (and Francis Xavier) for Catholic missions today Thu, 13 Dec 2018 17:07:59 -0000 full America Media America This Week Our guest this week is Richard J. Clifford, S.J. We discuss his article . We also discuss these articles:  America This Week Our guest this week is Richard J. Clifford, S.J. We discuss his article Women have been leading since Biblical times—they can lead again today. We also discuss these articles:  Pope beatifies ‘Of Gods and Men’ martyrs A 1940s French film is one of the most Catholic horror movies ever made Lessons from John Alan Chau (and Francis Xavier) for Catholic missions today Our guest this week is Richard J. Clifford, S.J. We discuss his article Women have been leading since Biblical times—they can lead again today.

We also discuss these articles: 

Pope beatifies ‘Of Gods and Men’ martyrs

A 1940s French film is one of the most Catholic horror movies ever made

Lessons from John Alan Chau (and Francis Xavier) for Catholic missions today

]]> 1492 no What setbacks are asylum seekers facing at the U.S. border? https://americathisweek.libsyn.com/what-setbacks-are-asylum-seekers-facing-at-the-us-border America This Week Our guest this week is J.D. Long-García. We discuss his article As immigration denial rates increase, asylum seekers face setback at U.S. border. We also discuss these stories:  Former President George H.W. Bush dies at 94 What we can learn from Isaiah Understanding Pope Francis' controversial comments on homosexuality in the priesthood   Fri, 07 Dec 2018 14:30:16 -0000 full America Media Our guest this week is J.D. Long-García. We discuss his article . We also discuss these stories:    America This Week Our guest this week is J.D. Long-García. We discuss his article As immigration denial rates increase, asylum seekers face setback at U.S. border. We also discuss these stories:  Former President George H.W. Bush dies at 94 What we can learn from Isaiah Understanding Pope Francis' controversial comments on homosexuality in the priesthood   America This Week

Our guest this week is J.D. Long-García. We discuss his article As immigration denial rates increase, asylum seekers face setback at U.S. border.

We also discuss these stories: 

Former President George H.W. Bush dies at 94

What we can learn from Isaiah

Understanding Pope Francis' controversial comments on homosexuality in the priesthood

 

]]> 1451 no A look at the first pastoral letter against racism in 40 years https://americathisweek.libsyn.com/a-look-at-the-first-pastoral-letter-against-racism-in-40-years America This Week America This Week Our guest this week is Michael J. O'Loughlin, America's national correspondent. We talk about his and Olga Segura's article U.S. bishops adopt new anti-racism letter, first in almost 40 years. We also discuss these stories:  Father James Martin: Stop the assault on asylum seekers How can we strengthen faith formation classes? How pastoral failures in communication are provoking a crisis of faith Fri, 30 Nov 2018 18:21:11 -0000 full America Media America This Week Our guest this week is Michael J. O'Loughlin, America's national correspondent. We talk about his and Olga Segura's article . We also discuss these stories:  America This Week America This Week Our guest this week is Michael J. O'Loughlin, America's national correspondent. We talk about his and Olga Segura's article U.S. bishops adopt new anti-racism letter, first in almost 40 years. We also discuss these stories:  Father James Martin: Stop the assault on asylum seekers How can we strengthen faith formation classes? How pastoral failures in communication are provoking a crisis of faith America This Week

Our guest this week is Michael J. O'Loughlin, America's national correspondent. We talk about his and Olga Segura's article U.S. bishops adopt new anti-racism letter, first in almost 40 years.

We also discuss these stories: 

Father James Martin: Stop the assault on asylum seekers

How can we strengthen faith formation classes?

How pastoral failures in communication are provoking a crisis of faith

]]> 1551 no What are the dangers of artificial intelligence in our brave new world of self-driving cars? https://americathisweek.libsyn.com/what-are-the-dangers-of-artificial-intelligence-in-our-brave-new-world-of-self-driving-cars America This Week Our guest this week is John Miller. We talk to him about his article What are the dangers of artificial intelligence in our brave new world of self-driving cars?  We also discuss some of the stories our editors are most thankful for from the year:  Vatican Christmas stamps feature inmate's art No one had ever done a comprehensive survey of Catholic women. So we did. Óscar Romero Wed, 21 Nov 2018 23:15:06 -0000 full America Media Our guest this week is John Miller. We talk to him about his article   We also discuss some of the stories our editors are most thankful for from the year:  America This Week Our guest this week is John Miller. We talk to him about his article What are the dangers of artificial intelligence in our brave new world of self-driving cars?  We also discuss some of the stories our editors are most thankful for from the year:  Vatican Christmas stamps feature inmate's art No one had ever done a comprehensive survey of Catholic women. So we did. Óscar Romero America This Week

Our guest this week is John Miller. We talk to him about his article What are the dangers of artificial intelligence in our brave new world of self-driving cars? 

We also discuss some of the stories our editors are most thankful for from the year: 

Vatican Christmas stamps feature inmate's art

No one had ever done a comprehensive survey of Catholic women. So we did.

Óscar Romero

]]> 1508 no Is there a ‘civil war‘ in the Catholic Church? https://americathisweek.libsyn.com/is-there-a-civil-war-in-the-catholic-church America This Week Our October 24 guest is Joe Hoover, S.J. We talk to him about his article No, there is not a “civil war” in the Catholic Church. We also discuss these stories: Exclusive: Should U.S. bishops speak out on politics—or stick to religion? What it means to be a Catholic feminist and why the church must embrace it Pope Francis appoints Archbishop Scicluna to top role in addressing abuse crisis Inside the Vatican     Fri, 16 Nov 2018 19:54:57 -0000 full America Media Our October 24 guest is Joe Hoover, S.J. We talk to him about his article We also discuss these stories:     America This Week Our October 24 guest is Joe Hoover, S.J. We talk to him about his article No, there is not a “civil war” in the Catholic Church. We also discuss these stories: Exclusive: Should U.S. bishops speak out on politics—or stick to religion? What it means to be a Catholic feminist and why the church must embrace it Pope Francis appoints Archbishop Scicluna to top role in addressing abuse crisis Inside the Vatican     America This Week

Our October 24 guest is Joe Hoover, S.J.

We talk to him about his article No, there is not a “civil war” in the Catholic Church.

We also discuss these stories:

Exclusive: Should U.S. bishops speak out on politics—or stick to religion?

What it means to be a Catholic feminist and why the church must embrace it

Pope Francis appoints Archbishop Scicluna to top role in addressing abuse crisis

Inside the Vatican

 

 ]]> 1705 no How can we cure gun violence? https://americathisweek.libsyn.com/how-can-we-cure-gun-violence America This Week Our Nov 7 guest is Eileen Markey, who will talk about her article, "Can we use public health models to cure the disease of gun violence?" We also discuss these articles: I took in a Honduran refugee. It was no big deal The Ignatian Family Teach In poses a contrast to the divided American Family Three ways Catholics can respond to anti-Jewish violence Fri, 09 Nov 2018 14:39:46 -0000 full America Media America This Week Our Nov 7 guest is Eileen Markey, who will talk about her article,  We also discuss these articles: America This Week Our Nov 7 guest is Eileen Markey, who will talk about her article, "Can we use public health models to cure the disease of gun violence?" We also discuss these articles: I took in a Honduran refugee. It was no big deal The Ignatian Family Teach In poses a contrast to the divided American Family Three ways Catholics can respond to anti-Jewish violence Our Nov 7 guest is Eileen Markey, who will talk about her article, "Can we use public health models to cure the disease of gun violence?"

We also discuss these articles:

I took in a Honduran refugee. It was no big deal

The Ignatian Family Teach In poses a contrast to the divided American Family

Three ways Catholics can respond to anti-Jewish violence

]]> 1574 no Choosing the Right Godparent https://americathisweek.libsyn.com/choosing-the-right-godparent Our October 31 guest is Simcha Fisher. We talk to her about her recent article on how to choose the right godparents, which you can read here. We also discuss these stories: Can the church be both holy and sinful? The ‘crisis’ of the migrant caravan is one of misperception Pakistani Christians fear violence after Asia Bibi’s blasphemy death sentence is overturned Thu, 01 Nov 2018 17:54:07 -0000 full America Media Our October 31 guest is Simcha Fisher. We talk to her about her recent article on how to choose the right godparents, which you can read . We also discuss these stories: Our October 31 guest is Simcha Fisher. We talk to her about her recent article on how to choose the right godparents, which you can read here. We also discuss these stories: Can the church be both holy and sinful? The ‘crisis’ of the migrant caravan is one of misperception Pakistani Christians fear violence after Asia Bibi’s blasphemy death sentence is overturned Our October 31 guest is Simcha Fisher.

We talk to her about her recent article on how to choose the right godparents, which you can read here.

We also discuss these stories:

Can the church be both holy and sinful?

The ‘crisis’ of the migrant caravan is one of misperception

Pakistani Christians fear violence after Asia Bibi’s blasphemy death sentence is overturned

]]> 1172 no What is left of the Christian community in Iraq? https://americathisweek.libsyn.com/what-is-left-of-the-christian-community-in-iraq Our October 24 guest is Kevin Clarke. We talk to him about his recent reporting from Iraq, which you can read here. We also discuss these stories: The migrant caravan through the eyes of Catholic Social Teaching Synod Fathers: young people must be welcomed, but also welcomed What's it like being the only female cleric at the synod on young people?   Fri, 26 Oct 2018 18:52:41 -0000 full America Media Our October 24 guest is Kevin Clarke. We talk to him about his recent reporting from Iraq, which you can read . We also discuss these stories:   Our October 24 guest is Kevin Clarke. We talk to him about his recent reporting from Iraq, which you can read here. We also discuss these stories: The migrant caravan through the eyes of Catholic Social Teaching Synod Fathers: young people must be welcomed, but also welcomed What's it like being the only female cleric at the synod on young people?   Our October 24 guest is Kevin Clarke.

We talk to him about his recent reporting from Iraq, which you can read here.

We also discuss these stories:

The migrant caravan through the eyes of Catholic Social Teaching

Synod Fathers: young people must be welcomed, but also welcomed

What's it like being the only female cleric at the synod on young people?

 

]]> 1545 no Rethinking what it means to be 'college material' https://americathisweek.libsyn.com/rethinking-what-it-means-to-be-college-material America This Week Our October 17 guest is Cyrus Habib, the lieutenant governor of Washington State.  We discuss his recent article Stop saying ‘college isn't for everyone.’ We also discuss these stories: Pope Francis declares Pope Paul VI, Óscar Romero saints Tomie dePaola's books help us find the sacred in stories of service and stillness Why can't women vote at the Synod on Young People? Thu, 18 Oct 2018 14:24:09 -0000 full America Media America This Week Our October 17 guest is Cyrus Habib, the lieutenant governor of Washington State.  We also discuss these stories: America This Week Our October 17 guest is Cyrus Habib, the lieutenant governor of Washington State.  We discuss his recent article Stop saying ‘college isn't for everyone.’ We also discuss these stories: Pope Francis declares Pope Paul VI, Óscar Romero saints Tomie dePaola's books help us find the sacred in stories of service and stillness Why can't women vote at the Synod on Young People? Our October 17 guest is Cyrus Habib, the lieutenant governor of Washington State. 

We discuss his recent article Stop saying ‘college isn't for everyone.’

We also discuss these stories:

Pope Francis declares Pope Paul VI, Óscar Romero saints

Tomie dePaola's books help us find the sacred in stories of service and stillness

Why can't women vote at the Synod on Young People?

]]> 1387 no Moving forward from the sexual abuse crisis with eight lessons https://americathisweek.libsyn.com/moving-forward-from-the-sexual-abuse-crisis-with-eight-lessons America This Week Our October 10 guest is John Carr, America's Washington correspondent.  We discuss his recent article "Eight lessons to help us move forward from the sex abuse crisis." We also discuss these stories:  Holy See issues first response in Archbishop McCarrick case Catholic comedian Jeremy McLellan on finding God by welcoming the disabled What—if anything—ensures a new college student will keep going to Mass? Thu, 11 Oct 2018 21:22:10 -0000 full America Media America This Week Our October 10 guest is John Carr, America's Washington correspondent.  We discuss his recent article We also discuss these stories:  America This Week Our October 10 guest is John Carr, America's Washington correspondent.  We discuss his recent article "Eight lessons to help us move forward from the sex abuse crisis." We also discuss these stories:  Holy See issues first response in Archbishop McCarrick case Catholic comedian Jeremy McLellan on finding God by welcoming the disabled What—if anything—ensures a new college student will keep going to Mass? Our October 10 guest is John Carr, America's Washington correspondent. 

We discuss his recent article "Eight lessons to help us move forward from the sex abuse crisis."

We also discuss these stories: 

Holy See issues first response in Archbishop McCarrick case

Catholic comedian Jeremy McLellan on finding God by welcoming the disabled

What—if anything—ensures a new college student will keep going to Mass?

]]> 1568 no What is the future of Jesuit education? https://americathisweek.libsyn.com/what-is-the-future-of-jesuit-education Our Oct. 3 guest is Michael C. McCarthy, S.J., vice president for mission integration and planning and an associate professor of theology at Fordham University. We discuss his recent article, "The Uncertain Future of Jesuit Education." We also discuss these stories: St. John Paul II envisioned a big church. So why are millennials feeling excluded? Four lessons from Mary for the Synod on Young Adults Father Matt Malone: Why America magazine called for the withdrawal of Kavanaugh's nomination Thu, 04 Oct 2018 18:34:47 -0000 full America Media Our Oct. 3 guest is Michael C. McCarthy, S.J., vice president for mission integration and planning and an associate professor of theology at Fordham University. We discuss his recent article, We also discuss these stories: Our Oct. 3 guest is Michael C. McCarthy, S.J., vice president for mission integration and planning and an associate professor of theology at Fordham University. We discuss his recent article, "The Uncertain Future of Jesuit Education." We also discuss these stories: St. John Paul II envisioned a big church. So why are millennials feeling excluded? Four lessons from Mary for the Synod on Young Adults Father Matt Malone: Why America magazine called for the withdrawal of Kavanaugh's nomination Our Oct. 3 guest is Michael C. McCarthy, S.J., vice president for mission integration and planning and an associate professor of theology at Fordham University.

We discuss his recent article, "The Uncertain Future of Jesuit Education."

We also discuss these stories:

St. John Paul II envisioned a big church. So why are millennials feeling excluded?

Four lessons from Mary for the Synod on Young Adults

Father Matt Malone: Why America magazine called for the withdrawal of Kavanaugh's nomination

]]> 1512 no Becoming a theologian means accepting an invitation https://americathisweek.libsyn.com/becoming-a-theologian-means-accepting-an-invitation Our September 26 guest is Sandra Schneiders, I.H.M., professor emerita of New Testament studies and Christian spirituality at the Jesuit School of Theology of Santa Clara University in Berkeley, Calif.  We discuss her recent article "The vocation of the theologian begins with an invitation." We also discuss these stories:  Pope Francis recognizes Chinese bishops ordained without papal approval Bishops draft plan to hold themselves accountable for sexual abuse and negligence Brett Kavanaugh and the true meaning of brotherhood Fri, 28 Sep 2018 19:02:22 -0000 full America Media Our September 26 guest is Sandra Schneiders, I.H.M., professor emerita of New Testament studies and Christian spirituality at the Jesuit School of Theology of Santa Clara University in Berkeley, Calif.  We discuss... Our September 26 guest is Sandra Schneiders, I.H.M., professor emerita of New Testament studies and Christian spirituality at the Jesuit School of Theology of Santa Clara University in Berkeley, Calif.  We discuss her recent article "The vocation of the theologian begins with an invitation." We also discuss these stories:  Pope Francis recognizes Chinese bishops ordained without papal approval Bishops draft plan to hold themselves accountable for sexual abuse and negligence Brett Kavanaugh and the true meaning of brotherhood September 26 guest is Sandra Schneiders, I.H.M., professor emerita of New Testament studies and Christian spirituality at the Jesuit School of Theology of Santa Clara University in Berkeley, Calif. 

We discuss her recent article "The vocation of the theologian begins with an invitation."

We also discuss these stories: 

Pope Francis recognizes Chinese bishops ordained without papal approval

Bishops draft plan to hold themselves accountable for sexual abuse and negligence

Brett Kavanaugh and the true meaning of brotherhood

]]> 1396 no What nuns and ‘nones’ can learn from one another https://americathisweek.libsyn.com/what-nuns-and-nones-can-learn-from-one-another Our September 5 guest is Kaya Oakes, a contributing writer for America, who teaches writing at the University of California, Berkeley, and is the author of The Nones Are Alright. We discuss her recent article "What can nuns and ‘nones’ learn from one another?" We also discuss these stories:  Prison strike seeks to defend humanity of U.S. inmates How Latinas help Medellín continue to form the church in the United States Developing Story | The Australian Church in Turmoil   Thu, 20 Sep 2018 19:31:17 -0000 full America Media Our September 5 guest is Kaya Oakes, a contributing writer for America, who teaches writing at the University of California, Berkeley, and is the author of The Nones Are Alright. We discuss her recent article  We also discuss... Our September 5 guest is Kaya Oakes, a contributing writer for America, who teaches writing at the University of California, Berkeley, and is the author of The Nones Are Alright. We discuss her recent article "What can nuns and ‘nones’ learn from one another?" We also discuss these stories:  Prison strike seeks to defend humanity of U.S. inmates How Latinas help Medellín continue to form the church in the United States Developing Story | The Australian Church in Turmoil   Our September 5 guest is Kaya Oakes, a contributing writer for America, who teaches writing at the University of California, Berkeley, and is the author of The Nones Are Alright.

We discuss her recent article "What can nuns and ‘nones’ learn from one another?"

We also discuss these stories: 

Prison strike seeks to defend humanity of U.S. inmates

How Latinas help Medellín continue to form the church in the United States

Developing Story | The Australian Church in Turmoil

 

]]> 1552 no Cardinal Avery Dulles, remembering a Catholic teacher https://americathisweek.libsyn.com/cardinal-avery-dulles-remembering-a-catholic-teacher Our September 12 guest is Pat Ryan, S.J., the Laurence J. McGinley Professor of Religion and Society at Fordham University and a former student of Cardinal Dulles.  We discuss his recent article "The model of a Catholic teacher: Cardinal Avery Dulles." We also discuss these stories:  Stop saying ‘college isn’t for everyone’ Jesuit schools place highly in U.S. News and World Report Rankings The rise and fall of the socially conscious sitcom, from “All in the Family” to “Roseanne” Pope Francis summons the world’s top bishops for sexual abuse prevention summit Dulles at 100, Fordham University event     Thu, 20 Sep 2018 19:26:35 -0000 full America Media Our September 12 guest is Pat Ryan, S.J., the Laurence J. McGinley Professor of Religion and Society at Fordham University and a former student of Cardinal Dulles.  We discuss his recent article "." We also discuss these... Our September 12 guest is Pat Ryan, S.J., the Laurence J. McGinley Professor of Religion and Society at Fordham University and a former student of Cardinal Dulles.  We discuss his recent article "The model of a Catholic teacher: Cardinal Avery Dulles." We also discuss these stories:  Stop saying ‘college isn’t for everyone’ Jesuit schools place highly in U.S. News and World Report Rankings The rise and fall of the socially conscious sitcom, from “All in the Family” to “Roseanne” Pope Francis summons the world’s top bishops for sexual abuse prevention summit Dulles at 100, Fordham University event     Our September 12 guest is Pat Ryan, S.J., the Laurence J. McGinley Professor of Religion and Society at Fordham University and a former student of Cardinal Dulles. 

We discuss his recent article "The model of a Catholic teacher: Cardinal Avery Dulles."

We also discuss these stories: 

Stop saying ‘college isn’t for everyone’

Jesuit schools place highly in U.S. News and World Report Rankings

The rise and fall of the socially conscious sitcom, from “All in the Family” to “Roseanne”

Pope Francis summons the world’s top bishops for sexual abuse prevention summit

Dulles at 100, Fordham University event

 

 ]]> 1631 no Major developments in the sexual abuse crisis https://americathisweek.libsyn.com/major-developments-in-the-sexual-abuse-crisis Our September 19 guest is America's National Correspondent Michael O'Loughlin.  We discuss his recent article "Resignations, Rome meetings and investigations: A week of major developments in the sexual abuse crisis." We also discuss these stories:  Why we still need a synod on youth What lies in the heart of an ICE officer? Here’s why Trump’s latest claims about Puerto Rico are wrong Thu, 20 Sep 2018 19:21:55 -0000 full America Media Our September 19 guest is America's National Correspondent Michael O'Loughlin.  We discuss his recent article "." We also discuss these stories:  Our September 19 guest is America's National Correspondent Michael O'Loughlin.  We discuss his recent article "Resignations, Rome meetings and investigations: A week of major developments in the sexual abuse crisis." We also discuss these stories:  Why we still need a synod on youth What lies in the heart of an ICE officer? Here’s why Trump’s latest claims about Puerto Rico are wrong Our September 19 guest is America's National Correspondent Michael O'Loughlin. 

We discuss his recent article "Resignations, Rome meetings and investigations: A week of major developments in the sexual abuse crisis."

We also discuss these stories: 

Why we still need a synod on youth

What lies in the heart of an ICE officer?

Here’s why Trump’s latest claims about Puerto Rico are wrong

]]> 776 no How Latin America influenced the Catholic Church https://americathisweek.libsyn.com/how-latin-america-influenced-the-catholic-church Our Aug 22 guest is Hosffman Ospino, an associate professor of Hispanic ministry and religious education at Boston College. We discuss his recent article "How Latin America influenced the entire Catholic Church." We also discuss these articles:  Don’t blame the sex abuse crisis on queer Catholics The plague of sexual abuse is worse than you think Evangelization isn’t getting people to fall in line—it’s getting them to fall in love     Fri, 24 Aug 2018 14:15:14 -0000 full America Media Our Aug 22 guest is Hosffman Ospino, an associate professor of Hispanic ministry and religious education at Boston College. We discuss his recent article "" We also discuss these articles:      Our Aug 22 guest is Hosffman Ospino, an associate professor of Hispanic ministry and religious education at Boston College. We discuss his recent article "How Latin America influenced the entire Catholic Church." We also discuss these articles:  Don’t blame the sex abuse crisis on queer Catholics The plague of sexual abuse is worse than you think Evangelization isn’t getting people to fall in line—it’s getting them to fall in love     Our Aug 22 guest is Hosffman Ospino, an associate professor of Hispanic ministry and religious education at Boston College.

We discuss his recent article "How Latin America influenced the entire Catholic Church."

We also discuss these articles: 

Don’t blame the sex abuse crisis on queer Catholics

The plague of sexual abuse is worse than you think

Evangelization isn’t getting people to fall in line—it’s getting them to fall in love

 

 ]]> 361 no Reflecting on “Humanae Vitae,” 50 years on https://americathisweek.libsyn.com/reflecting-on-humanae-vitae-50-years-on Our July 25 guest is Holly Taylor Coolman, an assistant professor of theology at Providence College in Rhode Island. We discuss her recent article '50 years after Humanae Vitae,' we still buy into the myth of the self-made man.’ We also discuss these articles: Vatican expert: To fight sex abuse, the Catholic Church must invest in women With ‘strongman politics’ on the rise, Obama affirms Mandela’s democratic vision Review: ‘Eighth Grade’ is a reminder of the year you would rather forget Thu, 26 Jul 2018 18:50:46 -0000 full America Media Our July 25 guest is Holly Taylor Coolman, an assistant professor of theology at Providence College in Rhode Island. We discuss her recent article '.’ We also discuss these articles: Our July 25 guest is Holly Taylor Coolman, an assistant professor of theology at Providence College in Rhode Island. We discuss her recent article '50 years after Humanae Vitae,' we still buy into the myth of the self-made man.’ We also discuss these articles: Vatican expert: To fight sex abuse, the Catholic Church must invest in women With ‘strongman politics’ on the rise, Obama affirms Mandela’s democratic vision Review: ‘Eighth Grade’ is a reminder of the year you would rather forget Our July 25 guest is Holly Taylor Coolman, an assistant professor of theology at Providence College in Rhode Island.

We discuss her recent article '50 years after Humanae Vitae,' we still buy into the myth of the self-made man.’

We also discuss these articles:

Vatican expert: To fight sex abuse, the Catholic Church must invest in women

With ‘strongman politics’ on the rise, Obama affirms Mandela’s democratic vision

Review: ‘Eighth Grade’ is a reminder of the year you would rather forget

]]> 1160 no How can we build community with those incarcerated? https://americathisweek.libsyn.com/how-can-we-build-community-with-those-incarcerated Our July 18 guest is Olga Segura, an associate editor at America and co-host of Jesuitical.  We discuss her recent article, "How one Jesuit is transforming inmates and fighting the criminal justice system. We also discuss these articles: N.Y. Times talks to men who received settlements after alleged abuse by Cardinal McCarrick The Editors: The Catholic Church should not be shocked by the McCarrick case—it should be ashamed. Would Jesus eat with Sarah Sanders? Thu, 19 Jul 2018 18:45:49 -0000 full America Media Our July 18 guest is Olga Segura, an associate editor at America and co-host of .  We discuss her recent article, ". We also discuss these articles: Our July 18 guest is Olga Segura, an associate editor at America and co-host of Jesuitical.  We discuss her recent article, "How one Jesuit is transforming inmates and fighting the criminal justice system. We also discuss these articles: N.Y. Times talks to men who received settlements after alleged abuse by Cardinal McCarrick The Editors: The Catholic Church should not be shocked by the McCarrick case—it should be ashamed. Would Jesus eat with Sarah Sanders? Our July 18 guest is Olga Segura, an associate editor at America and co-host of Jesuitical. 

We discuss her recent article, "How one Jesuit is transforming inmates and fighting the criminal justice system.

We also discuss these articles:

N.Y. Times talks to men who received settlements after alleged abuse by Cardinal McCarrick

The Editors: The Catholic Church should not be shocked by the McCarrick case—it should be ashamed.

Would Jesus eat with Sarah Sanders?

]]> 1350 no How can the church help women in abusive marriages? https://americathisweek.libsyn.com/how-can-the-church-help-women-in-abusive-marriages Our July 11 guest is Simcha Fisher, a speaker, freelance writer and author of The Sinner's Guide to Natural Family Planning. She blogs daily at simchafisher.com and weekly at The Catholic Weekly. She lives in New Hampshire with her husband and 10 kids. We discuss her recent article, "How the church can help (or hurt) women in abusive marriages." We also discuss these articles: Trump nominates Kavanaugh, a Catholic, to Supreme Court What is behind America’s changing views on immigration? Catholic teaching has space for self-driving cars Fri, 13 Jul 2018 13:07:44 -0000 full America Media Our July 11 guest is Simcha Fisher, a speaker, freelance writer and author of The Sinner's Guide to Natural Family Planning. She blogs daily at simchafisher.com and weekly at The Catholic Weekly. She lives in New Hampshire... Our July 11 guest is Simcha Fisher, a speaker, freelance writer and author of The Sinner's Guide to Natural Family Planning. She blogs daily at simchafisher.com and weekly at The Catholic Weekly. She lives in New Hampshire with her husband and 10 kids. We discuss her recent article, "How the church can help (or hurt) women in abusive marriages." We also discuss these articles: Trump nominates Kavanaugh, a Catholic, to Supreme Court What is behind America’s changing views on immigration? Catholic teaching has space for self-driving cars Our July 11 guest is Simcha Fisher, a speaker, freelance writer and author of The Sinner's Guide to Natural Family Planning. She blogs daily at simchafisher.com and weekly at The Catholic Weekly. She lives in New Hampshire with her husband and 10 kids.

We discuss her recent article, "How the church can help (or hurt) women in abusive marriages."

We also discuss these articles:

Trump nominates Kavanaugh, a Catholic, to Supreme Court

What is behind America’s changing views on immigration?

Catholic teaching has space for self-driving cars

]]> 1478 no Who will care for the guards? https://americathisweek.libsyn.com/who-will-care-for-the-guards Our July 4 guest is Eve Tushnet, a contributing writer for America and author of Gay and Catholic: Accepting My Sexuality, Finding Community, Living My Faith and Amends: A Novel. We discuss her recent article, “You have heard it said: Visit the imprisoned. But what about their guards?” Listen to the show live on Wednesday at 1:00 PM EST on The Catholic Channel Sirius XM 129, or return to this page for the podcast. We also discuss these articles: There were 69 million refugees last year. What is being done to help them? Announcing the winner of the 2018 Anne Frank Essay Competition Synod working document: Young Catholics need church that listens to them Thu, 05 Jul 2018 15:22:54 -0000 full America Media Our July 4 guest is Eve Tushnet, a contributing writer for America and author of Gay and Catholic: Accepting My Sexuality, Finding Community, Living My Faith and Amends: A Novel. We discuss her recent article, “”... Our July 4 guest is Eve Tushnet, a contributing writer for America and author of Gay and Catholic: Accepting My Sexuality, Finding Community, Living My Faith and Amends: A Novel. We discuss her recent article, “You have heard it said: Visit the imprisoned. But what about their guards?” Listen to the show live on Wednesday at 1:00 PM EST on The Catholic Channel Sirius XM 129, or return to this page for the podcast. We also discuss these articles: There were 69 million refugees last year. What is being done to help them? Announcing the winner of the 2018 Anne Frank Essay Competition Synod working document: Young Catholics need church that listens to them Our July 4 guest is Eve Tushnet, a contributing writer for America and author of Gay and Catholic: Accepting My Sexuality, Finding Community, Living My Faith and Amends: A Novel.

We discuss her recent article, “You have heard it said: Visit the imprisoned. But what about their guards?”

Listen to the show live on Wednesday at 1:00 PM EST on The Catholic Channel Sirius XM 129, or return to this page for the podcast.

We also discuss these articles:

There were 69 million refugees last year. What is being done to help them?

Announcing the winner of the 2018 Anne Frank Essay Competition

Synod working document: Young Catholics need church that listens to them

]]> 932 no Can Canadian Catholics reconcile after “whitewashing” indigenous Catholics? https://americathisweek.libsyn.com/can-canadian-catholics-reconcile-after-whitewashing-indigenous-catholics America This Week Our June 27 guest is Eileen Markey, an independent reporter and the author of A Radical Faith: The Assassination of Sr. Maura (Nation Books). She lives in the Bronx and teaches journalism at the City University of New York.  We discuss her recent article, Canadian Catholics grapple with a history of “whitewashing” indigenous children. We also discuss these articles: Death toll from a volcano eruption in Guatemala may far exceed the official count Why a janitor saved the rosaries confiscated at the Mexican border The grace-filled encounter between Paul McCartney and James Corden Thu, 28 Jun 2018 19:23:20 -0000 full America Media America This Week Our June 27 guest is Eileen Markey, an independent reporter and the author of A Radical Faith: The Assassination of Sr. Maura (Nation Books). She lives in the Bronx and teaches journalism at the... America This Week Our June 27 guest is Eileen Markey, an independent reporter and the author of A Radical Faith: The Assassination of Sr. Maura (Nation Books). She lives in the Bronx and teaches journalism at the City University of New York.  We discuss her recent article, Canadian Catholics grapple with a history of “whitewashing” indigenous children. We also discuss these articles: Death toll from a volcano eruption in Guatemala may far exceed the official count Why a janitor saved the rosaries confiscated at the Mexican border The grace-filled encounter between Paul McCartney and James Corden Our June 27 guest is Eileen Markey, an independent reporter and the author of A Radical Faith: The Assassination of Sr. Maura (Nation Books). She lives in the Bronx and teaches journalism at the City University of New York.

 We discuss her recent article, Canadian Catholics grapple with a history of “whitewashing” indigenous children.

We also discuss these articles:

Death toll from a volcano eruption in Guatemala may far exceed the official count

Why a janitor saved the rosaries confiscated at the Mexican border

The grace-filled encounter between Paul McCartney and James Corden

]]> 1745 no Why we should end the cult of the presidency https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/americathisweek/ATW_06_20_1028_mix.mp3 Our June 20 guest is Nathan Schneider, a contributing writer for America and a reporter and professor of media studies at the University of Colorado, Boulder. We discuss his recent article, “How to survive Trump: End the cult of the presidency” We also discuss these articles: Father James Martin, S.J.: 5 things you can do help immigrants at the border What are ‘canonical penalties’ and how should they be handed down? Baltimore Catholics can now have that outdoor we [...] Thu, 21 Jun 2018 15:15:57 -0000 full America Media Our June 20 guest is Nathan Schneider, a contributing writer for America and a reporter and professor of media studies at the University of Colorado, ... Our June 20 guest is Nathan Schneider, a contributing writer for America and a reporter and professor of media studies at the University of Colorado, Boulder. We discuss his recent article, “How to survive Trump: End the cult of the presidency” We also discuss these articles: Father James Martin, S.J.: 5 things you can do help immigrants at the border What are ‘canonical penalties’ and how should they be handed down? Baltimore Catholics can now have that outdoor we [...] Our June 20 guest is Nathan Schneider, a contributing writer for America and a reporter and professor of media studies at the University of Colorado, Boulder. We discuss his recent article, “How to survive Trump: End the cult of the presidency”

We also discuss these articles:

Father James Martin, S.J.: 5 things you can do help immigrants at the border

What are ‘canonical penalties’ and how should they be handed down?

Baltimore Catholics can now have that outdoor we [...]

]]> 1461 no Overprescribing is not the problem behind the opioid crisis https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/americathisweek/ATW_06_13_2018_mixdown.mp3 Our June 13  guest is Sally Satel, a psychiatrist who practices in a methadone clinic and a resident scholar at the American Enterprise Institute. We discuss her recent article, “Prescriptions are not to blame for today’s opioid crisis” We also discuss these articles: Star Wars and religion struggle with the same issue: What do you do with tradition? Catholic leaders confront polarization but skirt polarizing issues at Geo [...] Thu, 14 Jun 2018 13:48:19 -0000 full America Media Our June 13  guest is Sally Satel, a psychiatrist who practices in a methadone clinic and a resident scholar at the American Enterprise Institute. We ... Our June 13  guest is Sally Satel, a psychiatrist who practices in a methadone clinic and a resident scholar at the American Enterprise Institute. We discuss her recent article, “Prescriptions are not to blame for today’s opioid crisis” We also discuss these articles: Star Wars and religion struggle with the same issue: What do you do with tradition? Catholic leaders confront polarization but skirt polarizing issues at Geo [...] Our June 13  guest is Sally Satel, a psychiatrist who practices in a methadone clinic and a resident scholar at the American Enterprise Institute. We discuss her recent article, “Prescriptions are not to blame for today’s opioid crisis”

We also discuss these articles:

Star Wars and religion struggle with the same issue: What do you do with tradition?

Catholic leaders confront polarization but skirt polarizing issues at Geo [...]

]]> 1604 no My (second hand) experience of cystic fibrosis https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/americathisweek/ATW_06_06_2018_mixdown.mp3 Our June 6 guest is Anna Keating, the co-author of The Catholic Catalogue: A Field Guide to the Daily Acts That Make Up a Catholic Life (Penguin Random House). We discuss her recent article, “My friend’s diagnosis of cystic fibrosis has powerfully influenced her life—and mine.” We also discuss these articles: ‘Roseanne’ and the Two Standards of ABC 50 years later, what can Americans learn from Robert Kennedy? Thu, 07 Jun 2018 15:03:28 -0000 full America Media Our June 6 guest is Anna Keating, the co-author of The Catholic Catalogue: A Field Guide to the Daily Acts That Make Up a Catholic Life (Penguin Random ... Our June 6 guest is Anna Keating, the co-author of The Catholic Catalogue: A Field Guide to the Daily Acts That Make Up a Catholic Life (Penguin Random House). We discuss her recent article, “My friend’s diagnosis of cystic fibrosis has powerfully influenced her life—and mine.” We also discuss these articles: ‘Roseanne’ and the Two Standards of ABC 50 years later, what can Americans learn from Robert Kennedy? Our June 6 guest is Anna Keating, the co-author of The Catholic Catalogue: A Field Guide to the Daily Acts That Make Up a Catholic Life (Penguin Random House). We discuss her recent article, “My friend’s diagnosis of cystic fibrosis has powerfully influenced her life—and mine.”

We also discuss these articles:

‘Roseanne’ and the Two Standards of ABC

50 years later, what can Americans learn from Robert Kennedy?

]]> 1517 no Who will care for adults with disabilities? https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/americathisweek/ATW_05_30_2018_mixdown.mp3 Our May 30 guest is John W. Miller, a Pittsburgh-based writer and former staff reporter and foreign correspondent for The Wall Street Journal. We discuss his recent article, “As their parents get older, who will care for people with disabilities?” We also discuss these articles: ‘The Ceremony of Innocence Is Drowned’: America’s editors on Ireland and Brownsville When the opioid crisis struck my family Can the church in Nigeria stop the violence betwe [...] Thu, 31 May 2018 15:15:01 -0000 full America Media Our May 30 guest is John W. Miller, a Pittsburgh-based writer and former staff reporter and foreign correspondent for The Wall Street Journal. We discuss ... Our May 30 guest is John W. Miller, a Pittsburgh-based writer and former staff reporter and foreign correspondent for The Wall Street Journal. We discuss his recent article, “As their parents get older, who will care for people with disabilities?” We also discuss these articles: ‘The Ceremony of Innocence Is Drowned’: America’s editors on Ireland and Brownsville When the opioid crisis struck my family Can the church in Nigeria stop the violence betwe [...] Our May 30 guest is John W. Miller, a Pittsburgh-based writer and former staff reporter and foreign correspondent for The Wall Street Journal. We discuss his recent article, “As their parents get older, who will care for people with disabilities?”

We also discuss these articles:

‘The Ceremony of Innocence Is Drowned’: America’s editors on Ireland and Brownsville

When the opioid crisis struck my family

Can the church in Nigeria stop the violence betwe [...]

]]> 1653 no How can parents keep their children in the faith? https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/americathisweek/ATW_05_23_18_mixdown.mp3 Our May 23 guest is Kristin Gilger. We’ll be talking to her about her recent article, ”What can Catholic moms do if they want their kids to stay Catholic? Let go.” We also discuss these articles: Pope Francis has made 14 new cardinals What Childish Gambino and Flannery O’Connor have in common What can Catholic preachers learn from Bishop Michael Curry? Thu, 24 May 2018 17:06:13 -0000 full America Media Our May 23 guest is Kristin Gilger. We'll be talking to her about her recent article, "What can Catholic moms do if they want their kids ... Our May 23 guest is Kristin Gilger. We’ll be talking to her about her recent article, ”What can Catholic moms do if they want their kids to stay Catholic? Let go.” We also discuss these articles: Pope Francis has made 14 new cardinals What Childish Gambino and Flannery O’Connor have in common What can Catholic preachers learn from Bishop Michael Curry? Our May 23 guest is Kristin Gilger. We’ll be talking to her about her recent article, ”What can Catholic moms do if they want their kids to stay Catholic? Let go.”

We also discuss these articles:

Pope Francis has made 14 new cardinals

What Childish Gambino and Flannery O’Connor have in common

What can Catholic preachers learn from Bishop Michael Curry?

]]> 1148 no How Justin Trudeau is causing Canada to examine its own conscience https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/americathisweek/ATW_05_16_2018_mixdown.mp3 Our May 16 guest is Dean Dettloff, America’s Toronto correspondent and a junior member of the Institute for Christian Studies. We discuss his recent article, “Justin Trudeau’s ‘celebrity secularism’ and an examination of Canadian conscience.” Listen to the show live on Wednesday at 1:00 PM EST on The Catholic Channel Sirius XM 129, or return to this page for the podcast.  We also discuss these articles: My friend’s diagnosis of cystic fibrosis has powerfully influenced her life—and mine. Dozens killed in prot [...] Thu, 17 May 2018 13:58:46 -0000 full America Media Our May 16 guest is Dean Dettloff, America's Toronto correspondent and a junior member of the Institute for Christian Studies. We discuss his recent article, “Justin ... Our May 16 guest is Dean Dettloff, America’s Toronto correspondent and a junior member of the Institute for Christian Studies. We discuss his recent article, “Justin Trudeau’s ‘celebrity secularism’ and an examination of Canadian conscience.” Listen to the show live on Wednesday at 1:00 PM EST on The Catholic Channel Sirius XM 129, or return to this page for the podcast.  We also discuss these articles: My friend’s diagnosis of cystic fibrosis has powerfully influenced her life—and mine. Dozens killed in prot [...] Our May 16 guest is Dean Dettloff, America’s Toronto correspondent and a junior member of the Institute for Christian Studies. We discuss his recent article, “Justin Trudeau’s ‘celebrity secularism’ and an examination of Canadian conscience.”

Listen to the show live on Wednesday at 1:00 PM EST on The Catholic Channel Sirius XM 129, or return to this page for the podcast. 

We also discuss these articles:

My friend’s diagnosis of cystic fibrosis has powerfully influenced her life—and mine.

Dozens killed in prot [...]

]]> 1482 no Father James Martin on the Met Gala and the “Heavenly Bodies” exhibit https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/americathisweek/ATW_05_09_10_mixdown.mp3 Our May 9 guest is James Martin, S.J. editor-at-large at America. We discuss his recent interview with Andrew Bolton, “Meet the curator of the Met’s new “Heavenly Bodies” exhibit.” We also discuss these articles: Why Paul Ryan’s ‘economic approach’ to politics clashes with Catholic teaching Why the Met Gala is a good thing for Catholicism A simple way to break down social barriers: courtesy titles Thu, 10 May 2018 18:31:04 -0000 full America Media Our May 9 guest is James Martin, S.J. editor-at-large at America. We discuss his recent interview with Andrew Bolton, “Meet the curator of the Met’s new ... Our May 9 guest is James Martin, S.J. editor-at-large at America. We discuss his recent interview with Andrew Bolton, “Meet the curator of the Met’s new “Heavenly Bodies” exhibit.” We also discuss these articles: Why Paul Ryan’s ‘economic approach’ to politics clashes with Catholic teaching Why the Met Gala is a good thing for Catholicism A simple way to break down social barriers: courtesy titles Our May 9 guest is James Martin, S.J. editor-at-large at America. We discuss his recent interview with Andrew Bolton, “Meet the curator of the Met’s new “Heavenly Bodies” exhibit.”

We also discuss these articles:

Why Paul Ryan’s ‘economic approach’ to politics clashes with Catholic teaching

Why the Met Gala is a good thing for Catholicism

A simple way to break down social barriers: courtesy titles

]]> 1802 no Ross Douthat on the future of the church https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/americathisweek/ATW_05_02_2018_mixdown.mp3 Our May 2 guest is Ross Douthat, a New York Times columnist and author of To Change the Church: Pope Francis and the Future of Catholicism. You can read our recent articles on him here: The Catholic Columnist: Q&A with Ross Douthat, Dear Ross Douthat: Don’t be so worried about the church. We also discuss these articles: Archbishop Gregory: The time is right to review Mass translations Why the Chinese government is targeting young Christians in its latest crackdown Thu, 03 May 2018 14:30:26 -0000 full America Media Our May 2 guest is Ross Douthat, a New York Times columnist and author of To Change the Church: Pope Francis and the Future of Catholicism. ... Our May 2 guest is Ross Douthat, a New York Times columnist and author of To Change the Church: Pope Francis and the Future of Catholicism. You can read our recent articles on him here: The Catholic Columnist: Q&A with Ross Douthat, Dear Ross Douthat: Don’t be so worried about the church. We also discuss these articles: Archbishop Gregory: The time is right to review Mass translations Why the Chinese government is targeting young Christians in its latest crackdown Our May 2 guest is Ross Douthat, a New York Times columnist and author of To Change the Church: Pope Francis and the Future of Catholicism. You can read our recent articles on him here: The Catholic Columnist: Q&A with Ross Douthat, Dear Ross Douthat: Don’t be so worried about the church.

We also discuss these articles:

Archbishop Gregory: The time is right to review Mass translations

Why the Chinese government is targeting young Christians in its latest crackdown

]]> 1497 no Why is it so difficult to report on Latinos in the criminal justice system? https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/americathisweek/04_25_2018_mixdown.mp3 Our Apr. 25 guest is Juleyka Lantigua-Williams, the founder and chief executive officer of Lantigua Williams & Co., an audio and film production company based in the Washington, D.C., area. We discuss her recent article: “Why more data is needed when reporting on Latinos in the criminal justice system.” Listen to the show live on Wednesday at 1:00 PM EST on The Catholic Channel Sirius XM 129, or return to this page for the podcast.  We also discuss these articles: Bishop McElroy: Catholics must fight polarization in politics and the church Teen amon [...] Thu, 26 Apr 2018 14:48:27 -0000 full America Media Our Apr. 25 guest is Juleyka Lantigua-Williams, the founder and chief executive officer of Lantigua Williams Co., an audio and film production company based ... Our Apr. 25 guest is Juleyka Lantigua-Williams, the founder and chief executive officer of Lantigua Williams & Co., an audio and film production company based in the Washington, D.C., area. We discuss her recent article: “Why more data is needed when reporting on Latinos in the criminal justice system.” Listen to the show live on Wednesday at 1:00 PM EST on The Catholic Channel Sirius XM 129, or return to this page for the podcast.  We also discuss these articles: Bishop McElroy: Catholics must fight polarization in politics and the church Teen amon [...] Our Apr. 25 guest is Juleyka Lantigua-Williams, the founder and chief executive officer of Lantigua Williams & Co., an audio and film production company based in the Washington, D.C., area. We discuss her recent article: “Why more data is needed when reporting on Latinos in the criminal justice system.”

Listen to the show live on Wednesday at 1:00 PM EST on The Catholic Channel Sirius XM 129, or return to this page for the podcast. 

We also discuss these articles:

Bishop McElroy: Catholics must fight polarization in politics and the church

Teen amon [...]

]]> 1460 no Adjusting to Catholic motherhood https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/americathisweek/ATW_04_18_2018_mixdown.mp3 Our Apr. 18 guest is Jennifer Fulwiler, a lay Catholic writer, speaker and host of The Jennifer Fulwiler Show on “The Catholic Channel,” SiriusXM radio channel 129. We discuss her recent article: “In the midst of angst about my growing family, three words helped me find peace.”  We also discuss these articles: ‘Is my dad in heaven,’ little boy asks pope Was the British Government right to attack Syria without Parliament’s approval? Thu, 19 Apr 2018 19:46:57 -0000 full America Media Our Apr. 18 guest is Jennifer Fulwiler, a lay Catholic writer, speaker and host of The Jennifer Fulwiler Show on "The Catholic Channel," SiriusXM radio channel ... Our Apr. 18 guest is Jennifer Fulwiler, a lay Catholic writer, speaker and host of The Jennifer Fulwiler Show on “The Catholic Channel,” SiriusXM radio channel 129. We discuss her recent article: “In the midst of angst about my growing family, three words helped me find peace.”  We also discuss these articles: ‘Is my dad in heaven,’ little boy asks pope Was the British Government right to attack Syria without Parliament’s approval? Our Apr. 18 guest is Jennifer Fulwiler, a lay Catholic writer, speaker and host of The Jennifer Fulwiler Show on “The Catholic Channel,” SiriusXM radio channel 129. We discuss her recent article: “In the midst of angst about my growing family, three words helped me find peace.” 

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]]> 1578 no A look at life on the U.S.-Mexico border https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/americathisweek/ATW_04_11_2018_mixdown.mp3 Our Apr. 11 guest is J.D. Long-García, a senior editor at America. We discuss his recent article, “What life is like on the U.S.-Mexico border.” Listen to the show live on Wednesday at 1:00 PM EST on The Catholic Channel Sirius XM 129, or return to this page for the podcast.  We also discuss these articles: Why should Catholics care about Trump’s tariff war? American farmers. Top Five Takeaways from ‘Gaudete et Exsultate’ Pope Franc [...] Thu, 12 Apr 2018 14:24:59 -0000 full America Media Our Apr. 11 guest is J.D. Long-García, a senior editor at America. We discuss his recent article, “What life is like on the U.S.-Mexico border.” Listen ... Our Apr. 11 guest is J.D. Long-García, a senior editor at America. We discuss his recent article, “What life is like on the U.S.-Mexico border.” Listen to the show live on Wednesday at 1:00 PM EST on The Catholic Channel Sirius XM 129, or return to this page for the podcast.  We also discuss these articles: Why should Catholics care about Trump’s tariff war? American farmers. Top Five Takeaways from ‘Gaudete et Exsultate’ Pope Franc [...] Our Apr. 11 guest is J.D. Long-García, a senior editor at America. We discuss his recent article, “What life is like on the U.S.-Mexico border.”

Listen to the show live on Wednesday at 1:00 PM EST on The Catholic Channel Sirius XM 129, or return to this page for the podcast. 

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Pope Franc [...]

]]> 1569 no Meet the families who farm all of your Easter lilies https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/americathisweek/ATW_04_04_2018_mixdown.mp3 Our Apr. 4 guest is Jim McDermott, S.J.,America’s Los Angeles correspondent. We discuss her recent article, “The remarkable life of the Easter lily and the farmers who make it happen.” We also discuss these articles: An attack on the integrity of the census is an attack on the voting rights of minorities Is ‘dialogue’ just an empty buzzword for Christians? Pope Francis in Easter message calls for end to conflicts in Syria and the Holy Land Wed, 04 Apr 2018 23:17:44 -0000 full America Media Our Apr. 4 guest is Jim McDermott, S.J.,America’s Los Angeles correspondent. We discuss her recent article, “The remarkable life of the Easter lily and the ... Our Apr. 4 guest is Jim McDermott, S.J.,America’s Los Angeles correspondent. We discuss her recent article, “The remarkable life of the Easter lily and the farmers who make it happen.” We also discuss these articles: An attack on the integrity of the census is an attack on the voting rights of minorities Is ‘dialogue’ just an empty buzzword for Christians? Pope Francis in Easter message calls for end to conflicts in Syria and the Holy Land Our Apr. 4 guest is Jim McDermott, S.J.,America’s Los Angeles correspondent. We discuss her recent article, “The remarkable life of the Easter lily and the farmers who make it happen.”

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An attack on the integrity of the census is an attack on the voting rights of minorities

Is ‘dialogue’ just an empty buzzword for Christians?

Pope Francis in Easter message calls for end to conflicts in Syria and the Holy Land

]]> 1371 no Black Lives Matter and Martin Luther King, Jr.: a story of human dignity https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/americathisweek/ATW_03_28_2018_mixdown.mp3 Our Mar. 28 guest is Nichole M. Flores, an assistant professor of religious studies at the University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Va. We discuss her recent article, “Martin Luther King Jr. and the dignity of the Black Lives Matter network.” Listen to the show live on Wednesday at 1:00 PM EST on The Catholic Channel Sirius XM 129, or return to this page for the podcast.  We also discuss these articles: Everything you’re hearing about Katy Perry and the L.A. Catholic sisters is probably wrong Repeal the Second Amendment Thu, 29 Mar 2018 15:16:11 -0000 full America Media Our Mar. 28 guest is Nichole M. Flores, an assistant professor of religious studies at the University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Va. We discuss her recent article, ... Our Mar. 28 guest is Nichole M. Flores, an assistant professor of religious studies at the University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Va. We discuss her recent article, “Martin Luther King Jr. and the dignity of the Black Lives Matter network.” Listen to the show live on Wednesday at 1:00 PM EST on The Catholic Channel Sirius XM 129, or return to this page for the podcast.  We also discuss these articles: Everything you’re hearing about Katy Perry and the L.A. Catholic sisters is probably wrong Repeal the Second Amendment Our Mar. 28 guest is Nichole M. Flores, an assistant professor of religious studies at the University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Va. We discuss her recent article, “Martin Luther King Jr. and the dignity of the Black Lives Matter network.”

Listen to the show live on Wednesday at 1:00 PM EST on The Catholic Channel Sirius XM 129, or return to this page for the podcast. 

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Everything you’re hearing about Katy Perry and the L.A. Catholic sisters is probably wrong

Repeal the Second Amendment

]]> 1386 no Is a deal between the Vatican and China a good thing? https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/americathisweek/ATW_03_21_2018_mixdown.mp3 Our Mar. 21 guest is Drew Christiansen, S.J., former editor in chief and president of America. Due to Winter Storm Toby in New York City, this is an all-Jesuit show. Eric Sundrup, S.J. and Sam Sawyer, S.J. join Matt Malone, S.J. to talk about Rev. Christiansen’s latest article: Why the Vatican’s potential deal with China is a good thing We also discuss these articles: In Vermont, the latest clash between public money and the Catholic Church Loyola Chicago savors sweet 16 run after grassroots rebuild Thu, 22 Mar 2018 15:35:27 -0000 full America Media Our Mar. 21 guest is Drew Christiansen, S.J., former editor in chief and president of America. Due to Winter Storm Toby in New York City, ... Our Mar. 21 guest is Drew Christiansen, S.J., former editor in chief and president of America. Due to Winter Storm Toby in New York City, this is an all-Jesuit show. Eric Sundrup, S.J. and Sam Sawyer, S.J. join Matt Malone, S.J. to talk about Rev. Christiansen’s latest article: Why the Vatican’s potential deal with China is a good thing We also discuss these articles: In Vermont, the latest clash between public money and the Catholic Church Loyola Chicago savors sweet 16 run after grassroots rebuild Our Mar. 21 guest is Drew Christiansen, S.J., former editor in chief and president of America. Due to Winter Storm Toby in New York City, this is an all-Jesuit show. Eric Sundrup, S.J. and Sam Sawyer, S.J. join Matt Malone, S.J. to talk about Rev. Christiansen’s latest article: Why the Vatican’s potential deal with China is a good thing

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In Vermont, the latest clash between public money and the Catholic Church

Loyola Chicago savors sweet 16 run after grassroots rebuild

]]> 1516 no How can we minister to families in the aftermath of suicide? https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/americathisweek/ATW_03_14_2018_mixdown.mp3 Our Mar. 14 guest is Fr. Charles Rubey, Founder and Director of Loving Outreach to Survivors of Suicide (LOSS). You can read about his ministry here: How one Catholic ministry is helping families deal with the devastating aftermath of suicide We also discuss these articles: Five years in, Americans’ love of Pope Francis remains strong Where are the millennial Catholic activists? Have Pope Francis’ first five years been a success? Thu, 15 Mar 2018 16:16:00 -0000 full America Media Our Mar. 14 guest is Fr. Charles Rubey, Founder and Director of Loving Outreach to Survivors of Suicide (LOSS). You can read about his ministry ... Our Mar. 14 guest is Fr. Charles Rubey, Founder and Director of Loving Outreach to Survivors of Suicide (LOSS). You can read about his ministry here: How one Catholic ministry is helping families deal with the devastating aftermath of suicide We also discuss these articles: Five years in, Americans’ love of Pope Francis remains strong Where are the millennial Catholic activists? Have Pope Francis’ first five years been a success? Our Mar. 14 guest is Fr. Charles Rubey, Founder and Director of Loving Outreach to Survivors of Suicide (LOSS). You can read about his ministry here: How one Catholic ministry is helping families deal with the devastating aftermath of suicide

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Five years in, Americans’ love of Pope Francis remains strong

Where are the millennial Catholic activists?

Have Pope Francis’ first five years been a success?

]]> 1388 no The world needs the Black Madonna https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/americathisweek/ATW_02_28_2018_mixdown.mp3 Our Feb. 28th guest is Br. Mickey McGrath, an Oblate of St. Francis de Sales, an award-winning artist and author of 18 art and faith books. We discuss his recent article, We need images of the Black Madonna now more than ever. Listen to the show live on Wednesday at 1:00 PM EST on The Catholic Channel Sirius XM 129, or return to this page for the podcast.  We also discuss these articles: Catholic colleges say peaceful gun control protests won’t impact admission Dozens of Catholics arrested as they call on Congress to help ‘Dreamers’ Thu, 01 Mar 2018 15:53:23 -0000 full America Media Our Feb. 28th guest is Br. Mickey McGrath, an Oblate of St. Francis de Sales, an award-winning artist and author of 18 art and faith ... Our Feb. 28th guest is Br. Mickey McGrath, an Oblate of St. Francis de Sales, an award-winning artist and author of 18 art and faith books. We discuss his recent article, We need images of the Black Madonna now more than ever. Listen to the show live on Wednesday at 1:00 PM EST on The Catholic Channel Sirius XM 129, or return to this page for the podcast.  We also discuss these articles: Catholic colleges say peaceful gun control protests won’t impact admission Dozens of Catholics arrested as they call on Congress to help ‘Dreamers’ Our Feb. 28th guest is Br. Mickey McGrath, an Oblate of St. Francis de Sales, an award-winning artist and author of 18 art and faith books. We discuss his recent article, We need images of the Black Madonna now more than ever.

Listen to the show live on Wednesday at 1:00 PM EST on The Catholic Channel Sirius XM 129, or return to this page for the podcast. 

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Catholic colleges say peaceful gun control protests won’t impact admission

Dozens of Catholics arrested as they call on Congress to help ‘Dreamers’

]]> 1252 no Bonus Episode - 2018 Oscar Nominees and Catholic themes at the movies https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/americathisweek/America_Media_Oscar_Podcast.mp3 Join as we talk about our favorites and pull out the religious and Catholic themes found in this past year’s best movies. John Anderson and Bill McGarvey, frequent contributors to America magazine’s Arts and Culture section, sit down with America magazine editors, Eloise Blondiau and Fr. Eric Sundrup, SJ to discuss the 2018 Oscar nominees for Best Picture. Thu, 01 Mar 2018 04:17:22 -0000 full America Media Join as we talk about our favorites and pull out the religious and Catholic themes found in this past year's best movies. John Anderson and Bill ... Join as we talk about our favorites and pull out the religious and Catholic themes found in this past year’s best movies. John Anderson and Bill McGarvey, frequent contributors to America magazine’s Arts and Culture section, sit down with America magazine editors, Eloise Blondiau and Fr. Eric Sundrup, SJ to discuss the 2018 Oscar nominees for Best Picture. Join as we talk about our favorites and pull out the religious and Catholic themes found in this past year’s best movies. John Anderson and Bill McGarvey, frequent contributors to America magazine’s Arts and Culture section, sit down with America magazine editors, Eloise Blondiau and Fr. Eric Sundrup, SJ to discuss the 2018 Oscar nominees for Best Picture.

]]> 2286 no Bringing pro-life and feminist goals together https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/americathisweek/ATW_02_21_2018_mixdown.mp3 The guest for February 21 is Serrin M. Foster, president of Feminists for Life and author of “Why pro-life feminism is more important than ever.” We also discuss these articles: Pope Francis revives lapsed commission on sex abuse Dear regular Mass-goers: the seats at the end of the pew aren [...] Thu, 22 Feb 2018 17:18:32 -0000 full America Media The guest for February 21 is Serrin M. Foster, president of Feminists for Life and author of "Why pro-life feminism is more important than ever." We also ... The guest for February 21 is Serrin M. Foster, president of Feminists for Life and author of “Why pro-life feminism is more important than ever.” We also discuss these articles: Pope Francis revives lapsed commission on sex abuse Dear regular Mass-goers: the seats at the end of the pew aren [...] “Why pro-life feminism is more important than ever.”

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Pope Francis revives lapsed commission on sex abuse

Dear regular Mass-goers: the seats at the end of the pew aren [...]

]]> 941 no Searching for Our Lady of Grace in the rust belt https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/americathisweek/ATW_02_14_2018_mixdown.mp3 Our Feb. 7th guest is Sonja Livingston, author of several books of literary nonfiction, including the award-winning memoir Ghostbread. We discuss his recent article, What a Rust Belt quest for a missing statue taught me about devotion. We also discuss these articles: Listen this Lent Puerto Rico to receive $11 billion in disaster aid. Advocates warn it won’t be enough. Why the Vatican’s potential deal with China is a good thing Thu, 15 Feb 2018 16:44:53 -0000 full America Media Our Feb. 7th guest is Sonja Livingston, author of several books of literary nonfiction, including the award-winning memoir Ghostbread. We discuss his recent article, What a Rust ... Our Feb. 7th guest is Sonja Livingston, author of several books of literary nonfiction, including the award-winning memoir Ghostbread. We discuss his recent article, What a Rust Belt quest for a missing statue taught me about devotion. We also discuss these articles: Listen this Lent Puerto Rico to receive $11 billion in disaster aid. Advocates warn it won’t be enough. Why the Vatican’s potential deal with China is a good thing Our Feb. 7th guest is Sonja Livingston, author of several books of literary nonfiction, including the award-winning memoir Ghostbread. We discuss his recent article, What a Rust Belt quest for a missing statue taught me about devotion.

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Puerto Rico to receive $11 billion in disaster aid. Advocates warn it won’t be enough.

Why the Vatican’s potential deal with China is a good thing

]]> 1528 no A West Virginia town looks for a new start in Trump’s America https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/americathisweek/ATW_02_07_2018_mixdown.mp3 Our guest on Feb. 7 is John W. Miller, a Pittsburgh-based writer and former staff reporter and foreign correspondent for The Wall Street Journal. We discuss his recent article, “Living in Trump’s America: A West Virginia town looks for a fresh start.” We also discuss these articles: Parishes should welcome women who feel unheard, Catholic leaders say in response to ‘America’ survey How your DNA po [...] Thu, 08 Feb 2018 17:25:29 -0000 full America Media Our guest on Feb. 7 is John W. Miller, a Pittsburgh-based writer and former staff reporter and foreign correspondent for The Wall Street Journal. We ... Our guest on Feb. 7 is John W. Miller, a Pittsburgh-based writer and former staff reporter and foreign correspondent for The Wall Street Journal. We discuss his recent article, “Living in Trump’s America: A West Virginia town looks for a fresh start.” We also discuss these articles: Parishes should welcome women who feel unheard, Catholic leaders say in response to ‘America’ survey How your DNA po [...] Our guest on Feb. 7 is John W. Miller, a Pittsburgh-based writer and former staff reporter and foreign correspondent for The Wall Street Journal. We discuss his recent article, “Living in Trump’s America: A West Virginia town looks for a fresh start.”

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Parishes should welcome women who feel unheard, Catholic leaders say in response to ‘America’ survey

How your DNA po [...]

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