This week on “Jesuitical,” Ashley sits down with Sam Sawyer, S.J., president and editor in chief of America Media, and J.D. Long-Garcia, senior editor for America to respond to the murder of Charlie Kirk.

Ashley, Fr. Sawyer and J.D. discuss:

- Why this is a difficult (but necessary) conversation

- Why people rush to say, "This is terrible, but..."

- Significance of the murder in national political life

In Signs of the Times, Ashley and Sebastian discussed some more of the reactions in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s death from prominent Catholics on both sides of the political aisle, including Pope Leo’s prayers for Kirk and his family. 

They also discuss the recent “Grace for the World” concert in St. Peter’s Square and how Pope Leo celebrated his 70th birthday.

 Links for further reading: 

- Sam’s article: The aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s assassination: If we have to look at violence, let’s do it the right way.

- Bishops and Catholic leaders call for prayer after conservative activist Charlie Kirk shot and killed

- Charlie Kirk, free speech and the danger of politics without God

- Pope Leo said he is praying for Charlie Kirk and his family

- How Pope Leo plans to govern the church: From Rome to China to Gaza

- Pope Leo calls out billionaires and income inequality in first interview

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