The Bible passages that formed Pope Francis

This week on “Jesuitical,” Zac and Ashley welcome John Martens, a
professor of theology and director of the Centre for Christian
Engagement at St. Mark’s College at the University of British
Columbia in Vancouver to shine a light on the Bible passages that
have shaped Pope Francis’ papacy. They discuss: - How the Call of
Matthew and the Parable of the Good Samaritan shape the pope’s view
of a church that is a “field hospital” for sinners - Debates over
the connection between justice, truth and mercy - Criticisms of
Pope Francis’ approach, especially in the U.S. Church In Signs of
the Times, Zac and Ashley cover a Vatican official’s recent call to
reconsider mandatory priestly celibacy in the church. They also
discuss Cardinal Víctor Manuel Fernández, the head of the Dicastery
for the Doctrine of the Faith, who has come under fire for a book
he wrote 25 years ago on spirituality and sensuality. And after the
interview they welcome another friend to share about his faith:
Michael O’Brien, one of America’s O’Hare Fellows who helps produce
“Jesuitical.” He shares what drew him to the fellowship and how his
post-grad year at America has enriched his faith. If you or someone
you know might be interested in the O’Hare Fellowship the final
deadline to apply is February 1, 2024. Apply here! Jesuitical is
going on the road in 2024! We hope you’ll join us. Please email us
if you plan to attend any of the events below at,
jesuitical@americamedia.org Jan 22: Vintage Brewing Company
(Madison West) from 7-9 pm. Meet and greet with Zac and Ashley,
over drinks! Location: 674 South Whitney Way, Madison, WI 53711
Jan. 23: St. Thomas Aquinas Parish in Madison, Wisconsin. Mass at
5:30 pm followed by a live interview with Bishop Donald Hying on
“Why we love the church” from 6:30-8:30pm. Jan. 25: Loyola
University Chicago (Ignatius House) in Chicago, IL. Live discussion
with Patrick Gilger, S.J. on, “What the heck should I do with my
life?: God, discernment and vocation outside the college bubble”
from 7-9 p.m. Student Mass to follow at 9pm (Note: This event has
limited capacity. Please RSVP to jesuitical@americamedia.org) Feb.
28: Crystal City Marriott Hotel in Arlington, VA Live interview
with Cardinal Wilton Gregory on “A Listening Church in a Divided
Nation” from 7-8 p.m. Reception to follow from 8-9 p.m. Please RSVP
here. March 18: Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles,
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Costello. Time and venue TBD. Links from the Show Pope Francis’
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