Ten years ago, Pope Francis released his first papal document, “Evangelii Gaudium,” which lays out his vision for the church in the 21st century. To help break down this inaugural document of Francis’ papacy, Zac and Ashley welcome Rafael Luciani, an associate professor of practice at the School of Theology and Ministry at Boston College.
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Apr 23
Is the Gen-Z religious revival real or hype?
This week on “Jesuitical,” Ashley and Zac speak with Ryan Burge, author of the “Graphs about Religion” Substack and the new book, The Vanishing Church: How the Hollowing Out of Moderate Congregations Is Hurting Democracy, Faith, and Us. They discuss the polarization of U.S. Chris ... Show More
1h 10m
Apr 16
President Trump won’t win his battle with Pope Leo
This week on “Jesuitical,” Ashley and Zac speak with John Carr, founder of Georgetown University’s Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life. In “Signs of the Times,” a cross-promotion of America’s roundtable discussion between Ashley, Sam Sawyer, S.J., the president ... Show More
59m 17s
Apr 9
Pope Leo’s first Holy Week and Easter in a world at war
This week on a special crossover episode of “Jesuitical,” Ashley and Colleen Dulle, host of the “Inside the Vatican” podcast, speak with Gerard O’Connell, America’s senior Vatican correspondent, and his wife Elisabetta Piqué about co-writing The Election of Pope Leo XIV: The Last ... Show More
1h 6m
Dec 2022
BONUS: 5 Enduring Lessons from Pope Benedict XVI
<p>Friends, Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, the 265th pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church, has passed away at the age of 95 years old.</p> <p>In this special "Word on Fire Show" discussion, Brandon Vogt and I reflect on his life, impact, and key ideas and contributions.</p> <p>We sp ... Show More
37m 13s
Jul 2023
1007: Pope Francis ACCUSED of 10 HERESIES, says priest [Podcast]
Pope Francis, You have fallen into 10 HERESIES, says priest Father Jesusmary Missigbètò, who was suspended in March of 2021 after criticizing Francis’s change to the theology of of matrimony.
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34m 33s
Jan 2023
The Sunday Debate: What is the legacy of Pope Benedict XVI?
As the world ushered in a new year on the 31st of December 2022, it also said goodbye to possibly its most well-known religious leader, Pope Benedict XVI. As a cardinal, Joseph Ratzinger’s uncompromising conservative views earned him the nickname "God's Rottweiler". As Pope, his ... Show More
36m 28s