Learning the stories of the enslaved people owned by the Jesuits. Ep. 126

Awareness of the Catholic Church’s—and the Jesuits’— role in
slavery in the United States has grown in recent years thanks to
reporting and research from journalists, univerisities and
descendents. But there is still much that remains unknown about the
enslaved people owned, rented and borrowed by the Catholic Church:
How many of them were there? Who are their descendents? What were
their day-to-day lives like?  The Slavery, History, Memory,
and Reconciliation Project, a collaboration between the Jesuit
Conference of Canada and the United States and St. Louis
University, is working to uncover the untold stories of enslaved
peoples. We talk with Jonathan Smith and Laura Weiss from the
project about what they’ve learned so far and what they hope to
achieve.  In Signs of the Times, we break down the controversy
surrounding Cardinal Robert Sarah’s new book on celibacy and what
Pope Benedict’s role is in it. We also look at how Catholic bishops
are advocating for refugee resettlement on the state level and a
new marriage prep program in Spain. Thoughts on the show? Join the
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support.    Links from the Show:  Slavery, History,
Memory and Reconciliation Benedict XVI has asked Cardinal Sarah to
have his name removed from the book on priestly celibacy Texas
Catholics decry Governor’s decision to spurn refugees Minn.
Catholic, Lutheran bishops' open letter backs refugee admission
Catholic church in Spain launches years-long marriage training for
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