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Ignatius Press PodcastGeorge Weigel: The Importance of Being an Intellectual and a Culture WarriorThe university is uniquely Catholic in its origin, and yet currently, higher level education on elite campuses is a “red-hot mess,” according to George Weigel. In this episode, Andrew Petiprin sits down with George Weigel to discuss academia and the intellectual life, not simply as a theoretical enterprise left for those who dwell in an ivory tower, but as driver of culture and social life. They discuss the role of the Church in academia, the scholarly legacy of Pope St. John Paul II, the importance fighting the culture war, and the troubles facing the Western civilization.
These topi...2025-05-1254 minIgnatius Press PodcastGeorge Weigel: The State of the Church and the Next PopeAs 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/?searchi...2025-04-2818 min
I Thought You'd Like to KnowEpisode 7 of Synods and Synodality: George Weigel on the Concept of Synodality and its Impact on the Catholic Church (April 9, 2025)In this episode of Synods and Synodality, Robert Fastiggi and Michael Vacca interview George Weigel on the concept of synodality and its impact on the Catholic Church.George Weigel emphasized that synodality in Eastern Christianity involves governance by synods of bishops, unlike the current Western interpretation. He highlighted the importance of maintaining a strong doctrinal identity and moral boundaries, citing Sub-Saharan Africa and Germany as examples.Weigel praised John Paul II's contributions, including his personal witness, interpretation of Vatican II, and the Theology of the Body. He also discussed the need for a return to the t...2025-04-0956 min
Soul Food PriestSFP Special with George Weigel- Part 2Fr. Ben, Silvia and Khira continue their conversation with author and journalist George Weigel.
Mr. Weigel is most well-known for his two-part biography on St. John Paul II. While working on this biography, he developed a close friendship with the great saint. April 2, 2025 marked the 20th anniversary of St. John Paul II’s death, so we wanted to discuss with Mr. Weigel what St. John Paul II meant to him, the Church, and the rest of the world. We hope you enjoy our conversation.
To learn more about George Weigel and his...2025-04-0445 minSoul Food PriestSFP Special with George Weigel- Part IFr. Ben, Silvia and Khira had the incredible honor of sitting with author and journalist George Weigel. Mr. Weigel is most well-known for his two-part biography on St. John Paul II. While working on this biography, he developed a close friendship with the great saint. April 2, 2025 marked the 20th anniversary of St. John Paul II’s death, so we wanted to discuss with Mr. Weigel what St. John Paul II meant to him, the Church, and the rest of the world. We hope you enjoy our conversation.
To learn more about George Weigel and his wri...2025-04-0350 min
Summer ConferencesThe Achievement of John Paul II: A Retrospective | George WeigelGeorge Weigel, who is the author of Pope St. John Paul II’s biography and a Distinguished Fellow of the Ethics and Public Policy Center, gave a talk titled “The Achievement of John Paul II: A Retrospective" at Christendom's 2024 Summer Consortium.Learn more about the 2024 Summer Consortium here: https://www.christendom.edu/2024/06/20/cardinal-sarah-george-weigel-patrick-madrid-and-others-discuss-pope-st-john-paul-iis-legacy-at-annual-summer-consortium.2024-06-2042 min
Leadership Where it Matters MostSynods, Precise Language & Catholic Lite w/ George WeigelToday’s guest is Catholic theologian and author of Witness to Hope: The Biography of John Paul II, George Weigel. Brett & George discuss George’s thoughts and critiques on the Synod of Synodality & his writing process of his over 30 books. They also dive into the importance of leaders to be precise in the words they use, Catholic institutions being missionaries of the Church, the presence of “Catholic lite” (a term he coined in his book “Evangelical Catholic”) in the Church today, and a young Karol Wojtyla’s role in Vatican II. It's an intriguing and well-rounded conversation with one of the most hi...2024-03-1347 min
Podcasty Teologii PolitycznejJP2Lecture / George Weigel: John Paul II, the Priority of Culture, and the Contemporary Culture WarsOn Wednesday, November 29th, 2023, at 4:30 PM (CET) we invite you to a lecture by George Weigel (EPPC). The lecture titled “John Paul II, the Priority of Culture, and the Contemporary Culture Wars” will be held in Aula 11 at the Angelicum.
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The lecture will explore John Paul II’s teaching on the priority of culture in the free and virtuous society of the future, as he outlined that notion in Centesimus Annus. This teaching will then be the prism through which to analyze today’s contemporary Western “culture wars” and the best means to engage those contests.
George Weigel – American Catholic philo...2023-11-291h 42
Perennial WisdomGeorge Weigel | Letters to a Young Catholic📩 Want daily meditations (and courses) on the art of living? Sign up for Perennial Meditations: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribeIn this episode, my guest is George Weigel, the author of Letters to a Young Catholic. George Weigel is a Distinguished Senior Fellow of Washington’s Ethics and Public Policy Center. He is a Catholic theologian and author of more than 30 books. His other works include Witness to Hope: The Biography of Pope John Paul II, Lessons in Hope, To Sanctify the World, and many others. In the conversation, George and I discuss:Seeing C...2023-11-0850 min
Q & A, Hosted by Jay NordlingerGeorge Weigel on Our Perilous TimesGeorge Weigel is one of America’s leading political writers and social critics. His biography of John Paul II—“Witness to Hope”—is one of the great modern biographies. With Jay, Weigel talks about his growing up in Baltimore. The conversation moves to Ukraine, Israel, and some key questions of American politics today. George Weigel is both sagacious and blunt. 2023-11-0345 min
Morning AirGeorge Weigel Discusses St. John Paul II: The Great Unifier (Special Podcast Highlight)Did St. John Paul II impact your life in a specific way? His legacy may have helped you to grow in your own faith or maybe it inspired someone you know to join the priesthood. St. John Paul II left an indelible mark on the history of the Church and gave us a rich set of writings and teachings. John Morales discusses the remarkable legacy of St. John Paul II in anticipation of the feast marking the 45th anniversary of his inauguration as pope. The episode delves into his vast accomplishments, such as his extensive travels to 129 c...2023-10-2015 min
Instytut Tertio MillennioProf. George Weigel: Reason, Revelation and Society – Catholic Social TeachingCatholic social teaching deals with all aspects of human community life – politics, economics or culture. It seeks concrete solutions to social problems, using an interdisciplinary scientific approach on the one hand and the values of Christian ethics on the other. Can Catholic social teaching offer something convincing to non-believers? What does reason have to do with revelation? Does Christian ethics have a chance to break through to the mainstream?
These and other questions will be answered by Professor George Weigel, Distinguished Senior Fellow of the Ethics and Public Policy Center, biographer of John Paul II, founder and pre...2023-09-0855 min
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More ChristMore Christ Episode One Hundred and Five: George Weigel: Vatican II, JP2, Pope Benedict, the Papacy, and Evangelical CatholicismWelcome to More Christ. We seek to bring some of the world's most interesting and insightful guests to discuss life's central and abiding questions. In this one hundred and third episode in a series of discussions, I'm joined by George Weigel.
Distinguished Senior Fellow of Washington’s Ethics and Public Policy Center, George Weigel is a Catholic theologian and one of America’s leading public intellectuals. He holds EPPC’s William E. Simon Chair in Catholic Studies.
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HeightsCast: Forming Men Fully AliveGeorge Weigel on John Paul II's "Culture-First" Approach: The Pope-Saint's Lessons for Parents, Teachers, and Leaders“Education,” wrote G. K. Chesterton, “is simply the soul of a society as it passes from one generation to another.” If Chesterton is right, then education is about transmitting a culture, for what is culture if not the embodiment of a society’s soul? And what “soul” can be passed on from one human to another if it is not first embodied? To discuss the importance of culture both to society generally and education specifically, we welcome to HeightsCast George Weigel, a distinguished senior fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center and a New York Times bestselling aut...2023-04-1933 min
Way of the Heart PodcastChurch, Culture & Masculinity with George WeigelIn this conversation with prolific author and renowned educator George Weigel, Jake and Brett talk through a number of extremely important topics regarding modern man, faith & culture. George shares his deep knowledge and understanding of the Church and its connection with the ever-changing cultures through his lifetime. They also discuss what was actually taught at Vatican II & the wisdom found in the teachings of Pope St. John Paul II. Key Points How the landscape of Catholicism in culture has changed during George’s life The Catholic view of sexuality vs. the modern th...2023-04-1951 min
Crown and CrozierPope Benedict, Cardinal Pell, Vatican II ~ George Weigel2023 started on a sombre, bittersweet note, with the death of two heavyweights in the Church hierarchy: Pope Benedict XVI and Cardinal George Pell.In this episode, we seek to pay tribute to this pair of monumental figures who exerted enormous influence on the life of the Church, and who served the members of the Mystical Body of Christ for a combined total of 125 years in the priesthood.We also discuss a topic that occupied a pre-eminent place in the ministries of both men - namely, what Vatican II was really all about and what authentic...2023-02-0454 min
The Gaudium et Spes PodcastEpisode 42 - Gaudium et Spes: Bishop Wack reviews "To Sanctify the World: The Vital Legacy of Vatican II" by George WeigelBishop Wack kicks off his Vatican II series by reviewing the book "To Sanctify the World: The Vital Legacy of Vatican II" by George Weigel. 2023-02-0253 min
The Learning CurveGeorge Weigel Discusses Pope St. John Paul II for National Catholic Schools WeekThis week on The Learning Curve, cohosts Cara and Gerard and guest host Patrick Wolf, distinguished professor of education policy at the University of Arkansas, mark National Catholic Schools Week with George Weigel, author of the international bestselling, two-volume biography of Pope St. John Paul II. They explore how Karol Wojtyła’s education, deep faith, and experiences during World War II... Source2023-02-0150 min
Kresta in the AfternoonBenedict Continued the work of John Paul II - George Weigel(3 January 2023)When Joseph Ratzinger was elected Pope in 2005, he found himself with incredible shoes to fill. Over the last quarter-century, his predecessor had become a spiritual father to millions. What part did Pope Benedict play in leading the Church into the new millennium? George Weigel joins us.
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alkresta/message2023-01-0314 minKresta in the Afternoon#11 - John XXIII’s Original Intention for Vatican II - George WeigelVatican II is one of the most significant events in modern Church history and has been studied endlessly over the last 60 years. Is there anything left to say about it? George Weigel thinks so – by reexamining the event through the prism of Pope John XXIII’s original intentions for the council. He joins us.
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alkresta/message2022-12-2727 minKresta in the AfternoonJohn XXIII’s Original Intention for Vatican II - George Weigel(14 October 2022)Vatican II is one of the most significant events in modern Church history and has been studied endlessly over the last 60 years. Is there anything left to say about it? George Weigel thinks so – by reexamining the event through the prism of Pope John XXIII’s original intentions for the council. He joins us.
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Conversations with ConsequencesEp. 182 George Weigel on Vatican II at 60 and Mass for Persecuted ChristiansMarking 60 years since the Second Vatican Council convened in Rome, George Weigel joins Dr. Grazie Christie and Maureen Ferguson to discuss how the Council was far more about “Christifying” the world than about changing the Church. As the first ever Mass for the Persecuted Christians is celebrated next week, Father Ben Kiely and composer Paul Jernberg join with a sneak peek of the beautiful music and prayer for those suffering around the world. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily for this Sunday's Gospel. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!2022-10-1454 min
Listen With Your Imagination, Free Audiobook Are Your DestinationTo Sanctify the World: The Vital Legacy of Vatican II Audiobook by George WeigelListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 573760
Title: To Sanctify the World: The Vital Legacy of Vatican II
Author: George Weigel
Narrator: Steven Arthur
Format: Unabridged
Length: 10:41:50
Language: English
Release date: 10-04-22
Publisher: Hachette Book Group USA
Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Christianity
Summary:
A leading Catholic intellectual explains why the teachings of the Second Vatican Council are essential to the Church's future—and the world's
The Second Vatican Council (1962–1965) was the most important Catholic event in the past five hundred years. Yet sixty years after its opening on October 11, 1962, its meaning remains sharply contested and its...2022-10-0410h 41
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P...2022-10-0330 minKresta in the AfternoonThe Mighty Pen of Fr Mankowski (George Weigel, 9/19/22)The late Fr Paul Mankowski wrote with a unique wit, a singular breadth of learning, and a penetrating insight into the challenges of Catholic life in the postmodern world. He suffered for his convictions but never lost hope in the renewal of Catholicism, and the truth of what the Church proposed to the world. We examine his legacy with George Weigel.
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Catholic Mindset PodcastBook | George Weigel | Status of the Church | The Next Pope - The Office of Peter and a Church in MissionOn today's show, we have George Weigel, Distinguished Senior Fellow of the Ethics and Public Policy Center. He is a Catholic theologian and one of America's leading public intellectuals. He holds the William E. Simon Chair in Catholic Studies at the Ethics and Public Policy Center in Washington, DC.
George Weigel joins Catholic Mindset Podcast to talk about the Status of the Catholic Church and his book The Next Pope - The Office of Peter and a Church in Mission. Some talking points: Where is the Church growing and where we are not, what the next Pope should focus on...2022-07-0628 min
Major Speaker ProgramEvangelical Catholicism and Catholic Higher Education | George WeigelAcclaimed author and theologian George Weigel delivered a lecture titled “Evangelical Catholicism and Catholic Higher Education” to the Christendom community on Monday, September 14, the anniversary of the founding of Christendom College.Weigel, who asserts that Christendom College is one of the best liberal arts colleges in America, is a Distinguished Senior Fellow of the Ethics and Public Policy Center, the founding president of the James Madison Foundation, and one of America’s leading public intellectuals.Weigel is also the author of over twenty books, including: Letters to a Young Catholic; The Cube and the Cathedral: Europe...2022-05-311h 10
Podcasty Teologii Politycznej[ENG] JP2 Lectures // George Weigel: “Reconsidering Vatican Ostpolitik: The Statecraft of a Saint”Wykład będzie poświęcony teorii stojącej za watykańską Ostpolitik lat 60. i 70. XX w., jej wpływowi na Kościół w Europie Środkowo-Wschodniej i w Watykanie oraz charakterystycznej polityce państwowej papieża Jana Pawła II.
George Weigel - ur. 1951 r. w Baltimore, USA. Amerykański filozof i teolog katolicki, autor ponad dwudziestu książek, m.in. biografii św. Jana Pawła II w dwóch tomach: Witness to Hope oraz The End and the Beginning. George Weigel otrzymał 18 tytułów doktora honoris causa, a także papieski krzyż Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice.
Wykład...2022-05-241h 32
Religious Freedom MattersSeason 4 (Ep. 1) — George Weigel and Father Benedict Kiely on Russia’s “False Story on Ukraine”George Weigel of Ethics and Public Policy Center joins The Conscience Project’s Andrea Picciotti-Bayer and NCRegister’s Joan Desmond as an expert guest to give important background on Russia and Ukraine. Also, Father Benedict Kiely, founder of Nasarean.org, an advocacy and aid organization for persecuted Christians, talks about the special need to support Ukrainians displaced by the war.2022-05-0531 min
Kresta in the AfternoonNeeded: An Ecumenical Reset - George Weigel(10 March 2022)Ever since the early 1960s, the Vatican has been infatuated with the idea of a bilateral entente with Russian Orthodoxy. Whatever its noble intentions, that has been a fool’s errand. George Weigel joins us with his latest thoughts on this and other news out of Ukraine.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alkresta/message2022-03-1015 minKresta in the AfternoonRussia, Ukraine and Moral Reckoning - George Weigel(22 February 2022)In the Nuremberg trials, held after World War II, guilty men and women were held accountable for their actions in the Holocaust. More importantly, the German people were forced to face what had happened. Decades letter, Germany is a model democracy. Such a moral reckoning never happened in post-Soviet Russia, which is part of the reason Putin has felt empowered to act in the way he does. We talk more with George Weigel.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alkresta/message2022-02-2212 min
Ave Maria Radio: A Place Of PeaceA Place of Peace - 2/5/22 - George WeigelPeggy interviews George Weigel on his book "Not Forgotten"2022-02-0527 min
Faithful Politics"Conservative Faith" w/George Weigel, Sr. Fellow Ethics and Public Policy CenterHave a comment? Send us a text! (We read all of them but can't reply). Email us: Will@faithfulpoliticspodcast.comThe Republican Party emerged in 1854 to combat the Kansas–Nebraska Act and the expansion of slavery into American territories. The early Republican Party consisted of northern Protestants, factory workers, professionals, businessmen, prosperous farmers, and after 1866, former black slaves. If the Republican Party of the mid 1800's were to look at the modern day Conservative it would be almost indistinguishable from what they originally envisioned. However, the guest this week, George Weigel, represents a facet of the Republican Pa...2022-02-0156 min