Heidi Schlumpf

Co-hosts discuss the Trump administration's tariffs, and how pastors can emphasize climate change. Heidi interviews Stephanie Clary, NCR's environment editor, about the 10th anniversary of the pope's environmental encyclical.

The Senate Foreign Relations Committee is set to question Brian Burch, a persistent critic of Pope Francis, in a confirmation hearing to serve as the U.S. ambassador to the Holy See. 

Podcast panelists discuss recent actions of the Trump administration that violate civil rights and challenge judicial oversight.

Women leaders in Catholic parishes, schools and other ministries are generally satisfied in their work, but many report challenges of sexism, according to a new report from the Diocese of San Diego that surveyed the leaders.

Listen: This Francis Effect episode features a discussion on the Trump administration's threats to education. Heidi Schlumpf interviews Rev. Angela Denker about Christian nationalism.

Georgetown University cites its Catholic and Jesuit mission in rebuffing the acting U.S. attorney's threats and criticism of diversity, equity and inclusion programs and curriculum. 

A group of bishops, including two cardinals, will pray for migrants in an online novena sponsored by the Catholic Theological Union in Chicago.

Listen: Daniel, Heidi, and David look at the GOP's recent attacks on Medicaid, and join their prayers with the world for the health of Pope Francis. Heidi interviews NCR's Shannon Evans about Lenten spirituality.

Majorities of U.S. Catholics support progressive policies on issues such as abortion and gay marriage, according to a new Pew survey. Still, twice as many Catholics describe themselves as conservative than identify as liberal.

Listen: Co-host and NCR senior correspondent Heidi Schlumpf moderates a roundtable of four theologians as they react to President Trump's first month back in the Oval Office.