The Pope and the President

In this interview with Pat Coyle, Fr. Donal Godfrey, an Irish Jesuit serving as chaplain at the University of San Francisco reflects on the recent remarks of Pope Leo XIV and the response to them from Donald Trump and his administration.

He shares what it is like to live and minister in the United States at present amid numerous rising conflicts, most recently the war with Iran, controversial political rhetoric, and growing unease among ordinary citizens.

He also addresses the role of Church leadership, the moral questions surrounding war and political power, and the lived reality of communities affected by fear, migration issues, and social division.