Francis Maier: Approaching the Conclave, What Does the Church Need Now?
This week, the Church will experience a papal conclave where cardinals all over the world will deliberate and elect the next pope. As we eagerly wait for their choice, Francis Maier joins Mark Brumley to discuss what kind of pope the Church needs today. He articulately argues that he must be both a man of simplicity and of strong intellect who embodies the strengths of the last several pontiffs. In short, the next pope must model himself after the first pope—Peter.
Maier discusses several challenges that the Church and the next pope faces today, but ultimately, he offers a message of hope and encouragement in these often-troubled times. He highlights the risk of focusing too much on the politics of the Church and stresses the importance of continued personal conversion, especially through the reception of Reconciliation and frequent hours of Eucharistic adoration.
As we begin this momentous week, Maier provides much needed clarity, wisdom, and encouragement.
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Pope Francis Memoriam Page: https://ignatius.com/pope-francis/
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George Weigel: The State of the Church and the Next Pope
As we continue to pray for Pope Francis, we also begin to look forward to the upcoming conclave, and who better to join Mark Brumley than George Weigel, author of The Next Pope. In this episode, Mark and George reflect on the current state of the Church both in the United States and around the world. They discuss the continued needs of the New Evangelization and missionary discipleship as well as a list of issues the next pope needs to address in his upcoming papacy.
George Weigel’s “The Next Pope”: https://ignatius.com/the-next-pope-nph/?searchid=2143206
Pope Francis Memoriam Page: https://ignatius.com/pope-francis/
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Special Edition of the IP Podcast: Reflecting on the Life and Works of Pope Francis
On Monday April 21, Pope Francis passed away. As the Church mourns his passing and prays for the repose of his soul, we begin to reflect on the legacy of Pope Francis.
So, in this special edition of the Ignatius Press Podcast, Ben Eriksen sits down with Mark Brumely to discuss the life and works of Pope Francis. Mark begins by highlighting three lessons that we can learn from Pope Francis before explaining why he believes Pope Francis will likely be the last pope of Vatican II. He also argues to what degree a pope should be involved in politics and how we can best foster Christian unity as we look forward to a papal conclave. Mark’s balanced perspective on these topics is a welcome sight in these turbulent times.
Pope Francis Memoriam Page: https://ignatius.com/pope-francis/
Pope Francis’ “On Heaven and Earth”: https://ignatius.com/on-heaven-and-earth-oheh/
Pope Francis’ “Laudato Si”: https://ignatius.com/praise-be-to-you-laudato-si-pbtyh/
Pope Benedict’s “Faith and Politics”: https://ignatius.com/faith-and-politics-jrsw2p/
Pope Benedict’s “Teaching and Learning the Love of God”: https://ignatius.com/teaching-and-learning-the-love-of-god-jrsw1p/?searchid=0
George Weigel’s “The Next Pope”: https://ignatius.com/the-next-pope-nph/?searchid=2143206
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Fr. Fessio Reflects on the Life and Legacy of His Teacher Pope Benedict XVI
This week we not only celebrate Pope Benedict XVI’s birthday, but it is also the 20th anniversary of his election. Join Fr. Fessio as he gives a rare glimpse into the writings and teaching methods of a Pope who he believes will one day be declared a saint and doctor of the Church.
Fr. Fessio and Mark Brumley not only remember Cardinal Ratzinger’s election, but they discuss his role in writing the Catechism and directing the Church in the 21st century. Finally, they reflect on the mission of Ignatius Press, which is largely informed by Pope Benedict, and they speculate on what the future may hold for the Church in the coming years.
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Ilyas Khan and Artificial Intelligence: What It Is and Is Not
Want to learn about AI, what it is, what it is not, how it works, and what are its inherent benefits and drawbacks?
Then join Father Fessio and Ilyas Khan (founder and product development head of Quantinuum—the largest quantum computer company in the world) as they discuss all things AI. This insightful conversation highlights the inherent difference between AI and the human capacity to know, and Ilyas Khan outlines some of the exciting developments we will see in AI and quantum computing in the next several years.
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Join us every Monday on the Ignatius Press podcast where we talk with our authors to get a behind the scenes look at our books, uncover the riches of our Catholic faith, and integrate the Gospel into our daily lives.