Wajahat Ali reminds U.S. Catholics of their own history of discrimination. Ep. 60

This week, we talk with Wajahat Ali, a contributing op-ed writer
for The New York Times, where he covers religion, family life and
U.S. politics. Wajahat is also one of the producers of the
Emmy-nominated series, “The Secret Life of
Muslims,” which takes a look into the lives of U.S. Muslims.
We talk with Wajahat about the perception of Muslim Americans in
the age of Trump, and how his Jesuit education has made him a
better Muslim. In Signs of the times, Cardinal Pell stands trial
for sex abuse; Katy Perry visits the Vatican; Catholic leaders
oppose Bavarian crucifix order; and parishes are closing in
Pittsburgh, Pa. Following the forced resignation of Jesuit House
chaplain, Patrick Conroy, we ask: Why did this happen And finally:
Prom season in Michigan had one Catholic high-school bringing out
“modesty ponchos.” We discuss whether or not this is problematic.
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from the show: Cardinal Pell to stand trial in sex abuse case Katy
Perry Meets Pope Francis, Speaks At Vatican Conference Dr. Oz leads
Vatican panel on faith and medicine Catholic leaders join criticism
of Bavarian crucifix order Do reactions to the firing of Jesuit
House chaplain show anti-Catholic bias? Michigan Catholic school to
use ‘modesty ponchos’ at prom Bishop Zubik unveils parish
reorganization plans for Pittsburgh diocese What’s on tap?
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