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Nov 2024
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Donald Trump won—again. Unpacking the Ca...

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About this episode

On this week’s episode of “Jesuitical,” Ashley and Zac are joined by America magazine’s editor in chief, Sam Sawyer, S.J., to discuss the results of the 2024 presidential election, in which Donald Trump defeated the sitting vice president, Kamala Harris.


They discuss: 

  • The Catholic vote in the election and how it differed from previous elections
  • How Catholic leaders might respond to a second Trump presidency 
  • The role of faith and trust in God in the face of political turmoil


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Links for further reading: 

The day after Trump’s victory: searching for mercy, justice and God’s providence

Five political takeaways from the 2024 election

Voters in 3 states reject abortion ballot measures, defying trend around country

Trump courted white Catholics—and they helped him win the White House again

Donald Trump won: 5 Catholic takeaways

Donald Trump defeats Kamala Harris to become the 47th president of the United States

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