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Jesuitical

America Media
Catholic Church
Pope Francis
Synod On Synodality
Pope Leo XIV
Christianity
Donald Trump
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Pope Leo
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Jesuitical is a podcast from America Media for saints and sinners. Tune in every week for honest conversations about the Catholic Church and our world today—sometimes over drinks. Hosted by Ashley McKinless and Zac Davis. AMDG

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When President Trump took to Truth Social earlier this year and attacked Pope Leo for being “WEAK on Crime, and terrible for Foreign Policy,” most Catholics were understandably shocked. But a clash between a secular leader and the bishop of Rome is h... more

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This week on “Jesuitical,” Zac and Ashley sit down with Luke Burgis, the director of the Cluny Institute at The Catholic University of America and the author of The One and the Ninety-Nine: Forging Identity in the Age of Social Contagion. They discus... more

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This week on “Jesuitical”, Ashley McKinless and Zac Davis talk to Dianne Bergant, C.S.A.,  who taught Scripture at Catholic Theological Union in Chicago for 44 years. She also served as America’s Word columnist from 2002 to 2005. During her time at C... more

This week on “Jesuitical,” Zac and Ashley speak with Mary Kate Polanin, the executive editor of The Good Newsroom, the digital news outlet of the Archdiocese of New York. They discuss the important and changing role of diocesan communications, Cathol... more

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Recent Guests

Miles Pattenden
Historian and papal history expert, author of Electing the Pope in Early Modern Italy, 1450-1700
Oxford/Author
Episode: Pope Leo and Trump aren’t the first feuding leaders: a history of papal power clashes
Luke Burgis
Director of the Cluny Institute and Professor at The Catholic University of America
Cluny Institute / Catholic University of America
Episode: What the Lost Sheep parable says about individuality, tribalism and communion
Sister Dianne Bergant, CSA
Scripture scholar and former CTU professor
Catholic Theological Union
Episode: What is it like to teach a future Pope?
Mary Kate Polanin
Executive editor of The Good Newsroom, the digital news outlet of The Archdiocese of New York
The Archdiocese of New York / The Good Newsroom
Episode: The Archdiocese of New York's Good News Strategy
Kim Daniels
Director of the Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life at Georgetown University; member of the Vatican Dicastery for Communication
Georgetown University / Vatican Dicastery for Communication
Episode: Should the church encourage Catholic influencers?
José Manuel de Urquidi
Founder of the Juan Diego Network; voting member of the Synod on Synodality
Juan Diego Network
Episode: Should the church encourage Catholic influencers?
Gerard O'Connell
Vatican correspondent
America Magazine / Inside the Vatican
Episode: Pope Leo's A.I. encyclical: Top takeaways from “Magnifica Humanitas”
Cathleen Kaveny
Professor of law and theology at Boston College
Boston College
Episode: How Catholics became obsessed with sex (and rules)
Michael Higgins
Michael Higgins, Brazilian Distinguished Fellow of Contemporary Catholic Thought at the University of St. Michael's College, Toronto; co-author of Genius Born of Anguish, The Life and Legacy of Henri Nouwen
University of St. Michael's College, Toronto
Episode: Catholic? You need to know Father Henri Nouwen

Hosts

Ashley McKinless
Host and editor at America Media; co-host focusing on young Catholic perspectives and Jesuit-informed discussions.
Zac Davis
Co-host and host of the show; leads conversations with guests on faith, culture, and current events.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 1.3k ratings
  • Please listen. Be catholic.

    I’m disappointed in the tone of some of the recent reviews! Please listen to the March 11 episode “U.S. culture has a contempt problem".

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    walterlouis422
    United States3 months ago
  • Too conservative

    The episode against euthanasia showed me that this podcast has become far too conservative for me.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Ajeter
    United States5 months ago
  • Quit the Leftist Politics

    Good show in several respects, but you’re not competent discussing political matters without outing yourselves as auxiliaries of legacy media. Misrepresents the Catholic Church.

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    3
    ProChristus
    United States6 months ago
  • Discussion of priests in television progrms

    Although I agree that Fr; Mulcahy is one of the best known and beloved priests in a television series, no one on the show mentioned Kevin Anderson as Fr. Francis Reyneaux in “Nothing Sacred.” Fr. Francis played a modern, post Vatican II priest in the late 90’s. The show was partially written by Fr. Bill Cain, S.J..

    I kept waiting for some one to mention the show or Fr. Bill. But never heard any mention of this modern show.

    Yours Truly, Dan Van Belleghem (John Carroll University, 1960)

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    4
    Danvansr
    United States6 months ago
  • Learn something every episode

    I love the conversational tone of the hosts who have a sense of humor but also love of the faith and the Catholic church. They keep me informed about the latest news in the Catholic church and take a deep dive into many different interesting topics

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    zmaunrd
    United States7 months ago

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Engaging, thoughtful Catholic discussion with accessible hosts.
Balanced mix of news and interviews; great for staying informed about church topics.
Some listeners feel the tone can tilt towards a particular viewpoint and prefer more neutrality.
High-quality guests offering diverse Catholic perspectives.

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What is it like to teach a future Pope?
Q: How did Vatican II influence the way scripture was taught at CTU and how might that have shaped Prevost's thinking?
The guest explains that Vatican II pushed ecumenism, interfaith engagement, and a move toward interpretive approaches beyond strict historical criticism, shaping a formation environment that encouraged reading Scripture through multiple lenses while maintaining faith commitments.
What is it like to teach a future Pope?
Q: Was Pope Leo XIV a good student during his CTU years?
Sister Bergant confirms that Prevost was notable and remembered, sharing stories about his grades and engagement, and noting his warmth and seriousness as a student.
The Archdiocese of New York's Good News Strategy
Q: Can you share how you decide which stories to highlight—what tends to get the most engagement from readers?
Audience engagement tends to rise around leadership transitions, obituaries, and locally relevant events; people want to know who's in leadership, how parish life is changing, and how the church responds to issues like dignity and policy matters in New York.
The Archdiocese of New York's Good News Strategy
Q: What was the thinking behind breaking the mold to make The Good Newsroom a more positive, 'good news' oriented outlet?
The shift was about meeting people where they are consuming media, transforming from print to digital, while still covering essential diocesan life and events, and reframing news to include constructive, faith-oriented responses to current events.
Catholic? You need to know Father Henri Nouwen
Q: Why is Henri Nouwen still relevant for Catholic spirituality today?
Nouwen remains relevant because his approach to vulnerability, authentic relationships, and serving the marginalized offers a practical and humane path for contemporary ministry, showing how personal woundedness can become a source of grace for others.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Jesuitical

What is Jesuitical about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Jesuitical attracts a young Catholic audience by pairing energetic hosts with timely guests who discuss faith, culture, and current events through a Jesuit lens. Episodes typically kick off with Catholic news highlights, then feature in-depth interviews with theologians, journalists, priests, and lay leaders, followed by practical takeaways for living faith in daily life. The show stands out for its lively dynamics between hosts, a willingness to tackle controversial topics, and a focus on making Catholic ideas accessible to a younger, engaged audience. Potential listeners who want thoughtful conversation, real-world faith applications, and a Jesuit-informed worldview will likely find it compelling; sponsors and guests can expect a thoughtf... more

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1. Miles Pattenden
2. Luke Burgis
3. Sister Dianne Bergant, CSA
4. Mary Kate Polanin
5. Kim Daniels
6. José Manuel de Urquidi
7. Gerard O'Connell
8. Cathleen Kaveny

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