Heidi Schlumpf

2 weeks ago | ncronline.org | Heidi Schlumpf |Daniel P. Horan |David Dault

In this episode of "The Francis Effect" podcast, National Catholic Reporter senior correspondent Heidi Schlumpf, columnist Daniel Horan and David Dault discuss the economic, global and social effects of the Trump administration's use of tariffs as a kind of "economic weapon." They also talk about preaching on creation, including how those at the pulpit can speak about the ongoing climate crisis, and why they should.

2 weeks ago | ncronline.org | Heidi Schlumpf

When it comes to Pope Francis, conservative Catholic Brian Burch has been far from diplomatic. Burch has accused Pope Francis of creating "massive confusion," engaging in a "pattern of vindictiveness" and called a central theme of this pontiff's reign "merely a ruse."Today (April 8), Burch, a resident of the suburbs of Chicago, will be vetted to serve as President Trump's chief diplomat at the Vatican.

4 weeks ago | ncronline.org | Heidi Schlumpf |Daniel P. Horan |David Dault

National Catholic Reporter senior correspondent Heidi Schlumpf, columnist Daniel Horan and David Dault look at the recent actions of the Trump administration that violate civil rights and challenge judicial oversight, and discuss a recent survey of women in the San Diego Diocese. Then Heidi interviews theologian Meghan Clark.

1 month ago | ncronline.org | Heidi Schlumpf

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 nearly 450 women in paid or volunteer church leadership positions in the diocese. Nine out of 10 women surveyed said they agreed — either strongly or somewhat — that they felt supported, respected and encouraged in their role as a Catholic leader.

1 month ago | ncronline.org | Heidi Schlumpf |Daniel P. Horan |David Dault

People walk in front of the U.S. Department of Education building in Washington Feb. 4. The department said March 11 it planned to cut about 50% of its workforce. (OSV News/Reuters/Kevin Lamarque) National Catholic Reporter senior correspondent Heidi Schlumpf, columnist Daniel Horan and David Dault look at the recent attacks on education, both generally and specifically, by the Trump administration, Heidi interviews Rev. Angela Denker about Christian nationalism. How do I listen?