Candid Catholics
Candid Catholics
Podcast Description
Welcome to Candid Catholics, the place for honest, unfiltered conversations about the Catholic Church. Hosted by Father Tom of Paulist Productions and broadcaster Maggie McKay, each episode is your one-stop-shop for thoughtful dialogue on Catholic beliefs, current events, and big questions shaping the faith.Season one takes you inside the world of Conclaves and Cardinals as we reflect on Pope Francis’ legacy and explore what goes into selecting the next pope, with rare access and insight from people who know the process firsthand.Don’t miss an episode! Subscribe on YouTube at:https://www.youtube.com/@CandidCatholicsCandid Catholics is also available on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.
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Content Themes
The show focuses on themes related to Catholic beliefs, church governance, and contemporary issues within the faith, with specific episodes including discussions on the election of Pope Leo XIV, group dynamics during conclaves, global perspectives on papal selection, the historical evolution of conclaves, and the lasting impact of Pope Francis.
Welcome to Candid Catholics, the place for honest, unfiltered conversations about the Catholic Church. Hosted by Father Tom of Paulist Productions and broadcaster Maggie McKay, each episode is your one-stop-shop for thoughtful dialogue on Catholic beliefs, current events, and big questions shaping the faith.
Season one takes you inside the world of Conclaves and Cardinals as we reflect on Pope Francis’ legacy and explore what goes into selecting the next pope, with rare access and insight from people who know the process firsthand.
Don’t miss an episode! Subscribe on YouTube at:
https://www.youtube.com/@CandidCatholics
Candid Catholics is also available on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.
Join Maggie McKay and Father Tom Gibbons as they talk with special guest David Ushery, lead anchor from News 4, New York, who has also served as a Vatican correspondent. David shares his experiences covering major Vatican events, including the funeral of Pope Francis and conclaves. They discuss the challenges of journalism in the digital age, the role of AI in newsrooms, and the intricacies of reporting on the Catholic Church from both a local and global perspective. Tune in for an enlightening conversation on blending traditional journalism with new media in covering the Vatican.
00:00 Introduction
01:22 Introducing the Guest: David Ushery
02:58 David Ushery’s Vatican Coverage Experience
04:47 Insights from Covering the Vatican
06:43 Challenges and Changes in Journalism
11:26 The Impact of Social Media on Reporting
14:02 Course on Vatican Journalism
16:17 Balancing Social Media and Traditional Reporting
17:11 Navigating Social Media Challenges
18:19 Reactions to the New Pope
19:32 Sports and Papal Reflections
22:39 AI’s Impact on Journalism
25:22 Reflecting on the Papal Transition
27:01 Wrap-Up
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