Catherine Pepinster was editor of The Tablet, the international Catholic weekly, throughout the papacy of Benedict XVI. Here she discusses his time as pope, his shock resignation and his legacy with Ruth Gledhill, assistant editor of The Tablet.
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Jul 18
Pope Leo XIV – fit for Rome, on the tennis court and in the gym as well!
Ruth Gledhill and Sister Liz Dodd discuss the recent election of Pope Leo and the implications of his leadership style for the Catholic Church. They explore initial reactions to his election, the challenges he faces, particularly regarding the Latin Mass, and the significance of ... Show More
38m 51s
Apr 2025
Pope Francis – his legacy, and the coming conclave
Ruth Gledhill, assistant editor of The Tablet and Liz Dodd CSJP discuss for the latest Tablet podcast, The Wise and the Wherefores, the legacy of Pope Francis and who might emerge as his successor in the coming conclave.See all our coverage of this hugely significant moment for t ... Show More
41m 13s
May 27
Pope Leo XIV: The American Pope
In this episode of the Catholic Talk Show, Ryan is joined by Dr. Matthew Bunsen to discuss his new book on Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope. He shares insights from his experience covering the recent Conclave, the election of Cardinal Prevost, and the unique aspects of Leo's ... Show More
57m 14s
May 31
Pope Leo XIV's historic opportunity, with Father James Martin
Ian Bremmer sits down with Jesuit priest and bestselling author Father James Martin to discuss the unprecedented election of Pope Leo XIV—the first-ever (North) American Pope—and what his leadership could mean for the Catholic Church, American politics, and a divided, secular wor ... Show More
30m 41s
Jul 2023
My Beautiful Cross: Same-Sex Attraction with Manny Gonzalez
Episode #126 of the Gotta Be Saints Podcast
On this episode, I spoke with Emmanuel Gonzalez, a dynamic Catholic evangelist who speaks on the sensitive topic of homosexuality.Along with Manny sharing his story, we also spoke about:
- How the church and faithful Catholics should ... Show More
1h 8m
May 5
WOF 488: The Legacy of Pope Francis
Pope Francis passed away at the age of eighty-eight on Easter Monday. He was the first pope from Latin America, the first Jesuit pope, and the first pope to take the name “Francis,” after St. Francis of Assisi. What stood out in his twelve-year pontificate? How does his papacy co ... Show More
35m 59s
Aug 2022
Jonathon L. Earle and J. J. Carney, "Contesting Catholics: Benedicto Kiwanuka and the Birth of Postcolonial Uganda" (Boydell & Brewer, 2021)
Assassinated by Idi Amin and a democratic ally of J.F. Kennedy during the Cold War, Benedicto Kiwanuka was Uganda's most controversial and disruptive politician, and his legacy is still divisive. On the eve of independence, he led the Democratic Party (DP), a national movement of ... Show More
42m 23s
May 9
Pope Leo XIV's Brother on Him Being Chosen as First Pontiff from the U.S. | Christine Baranski Talks "Nine Perfect Strangers" | Justin Hartley Previews Season Finale of "Tracker"
Cardinal Robert Prevost was chosen as the new pope, taking the name Leo XIV. Born in Chicago, he is the first pontiff from the United States and is also a dual citizen of Peru. CBS News' Seth Doane has more. John Prevost, a retired Catholic school principal from Chicago, says he ... Show More
42m 56s