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The Wise and the Wherefores

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  • Pope Leo XIV – fit for Rome, on the tennis court and in the gym as well!
    Ruth Gledhill and Sister Liz Dodd discuss the recent election of Pope Leo and the implications of his leadership style for the Catholic Church. They explore initial reactions to his election, the challenges he faces, particularly regarding the Latin Mass, and the significance of women's roles within the Church. The conversation also touches on Sister Liz's upcoming travels, the influence of Chicago on Pope Leo's formation, and the intersection of physical fitness and spirituality in leadership. Additionally, they discuss the importance of fundraising for social justice causes, particularly in light of the current situation in Gaza, and how running serves as a meditative practice for both hosts.Takeaways:Pope Leo's election had a postive reception worldwide.His leadership style aims to bridge divides within the Church.Women in the Church are increasingly being recognized in leadership roles.The Latin Mass remains a contentious issue for Pope Leo's papacy.Sister Liz emphasises the importance of community and social justice.Physical fitness is intertwined with spiritual well-being.Running serves as a form of prayer and meditation for Sister Liz.The significance of cathedrals in the Catholic faith is highlighted.Pope Leo's background in Chicago may influence his approach to leadership.Fundraising for Gaza reflects a commitment to social justice.To read Liz and Ruth in The Tablet, and the many other writers in news, features, arts, books and more, visit thetablet.co.uk. See our latest subscription offers here.
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  • Pope Francis – his legacy, and the coming conclave
    Ruth Gledhill, assistant editor of The Tablet and Liz Dodd CSJP discuss for the latest Tablet podcast, The Wise and the Wherefores, the legacy of Pope Francis and who might emerge as his successor in the coming conclave.See all our coverage of this hugely significant moment for the Catholic Church and the wider world and sign up for our twice-weekly free newsletters at https://thetablet.co.ukSubscribe at http://thetablet.co.uk/subscribe
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  • Pope Francis is in hospital – what this means for the Church and the world
    In this episode of the Tablet podcast, Ruth Gledhill of The Tablet and Sister Liz Dodd CSJP discuss the recent health concerns surrounding Pope Francis and the implications for the Catholic Church and the world. They explore the transparency of the Vatican regarding the Pope's health, the significance of his leadership in the current political climate, and the role of faith in addressing social issues. The conversation also touches on a new teaching document from the bishops of England and Wales, emphasizing the need for social action and the church's response to contemporary challenges.
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  • The Tablet Podcast with Ruth Gledhill and Liz Dodd, Episode One: women's ordination, Trump, best Catholic films
    Ruth Gledhill and Liz Dodd kick off the first podcast in our new season, a series of ten, with a discussion on women in the Catholic Church, Donald Trump – and top Catholic movies. Ruth Gledhill, assistant editor of The Tablet and former religion correspondent of The Times and Liz Dodd, a former Tablet journalist who is now a sister with St Joseph of Peace (CSJP), discuss the latest developments on women in the Catholic Church, Donald Trump in the US and recent content in The Tablet such as the top Catholic movies. Liz’s latest Tablet column, on The Traitors and more. https://www.thetablet.co.uk/columnists/i-read-recently-the-traitors-is-edited-backwards-which-is-what-makes-it-so-compelling/ The Tablet spread on top 20 Catholic movies https://www.thetablet.co.uk/arts/the-top-20-catholic-movies/ Subscribe to The Tablet https://www.thetablet.co.uk/subscribe/ The Tablet podcast, The Wise and the Wherefores, is available on all the usual platforms
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  • Lorraine Currie of Sciaf talks to Ruth Gledhill about existing projects and future plans for Scotland’s international aid charity
    Earlier this year, Lorraine Currie was appointed the new chief executive of Sciaf. In this podcast for The Tablet, assistant editor Ruth Gledhill talks to Lorraine about her story of how she progressed into international development, of the work being done in the field by Sciaf and of exciting plans for the future. You can find out more about Sciaf, including how to donate to the charity’s Advent appeal, here. Subscribe to The Tablet, the international Catholic weekly, here.
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The Wise and the Wherefores is a podcast from The Tablet, the international Catholic weekly and is hosted by Ruth Gledhill, assistant editor of The Tablet, who in the latest series is talking with Liz Dodd.
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