Beyond Rome
Beyond Rome is a podcast that seeks to reconnect Catholics with their Hebraic and Christian roots in the Near East. Hosted by Simone Rizkallah, she and her guests explore a variety of topics related to religion and culture in the West and why the Near East matters for a healthy Church and world. Beyond Rome looks beyond the West to understand what makes the Catholic Church truly universal.
Beyond Rome
Latest Episodes
Closing Remarks of Catholics & Jews Standing Shoulder to Shoulder Seminar
Simone Rizkallah delivers the closing remarks of the Catholics & Jews Standing Shoulder to Shoulder Seminar.Hosted by the Coalition of Catholics Against Antisemitism in collaboration with Benedictine College, the Shoulder to Shoulder...
Panel on Gen Z Religious Revival, Hebrew Catholics, & Future Jewish-Catholic Relations
Moderator Peter Wolfgang, President of Family Institute of Connecticut Action, speaks with three young Jewish Catholic panelists about their personal experiences and their thoughts on current cultural and societal difficulties.Panelists...
Reclaiming Christ the King's Jewish Roots with Joe Heschmeyer
Joe Heschmeyer delivered the keynote address at the Shoulder to Shoulder Conference on reclaiming Christ the King's Jewish roots in Rosh Hashanah. Hosted by the Coalition of Catholics Against Antisemitism in collaboration with Bene...
A Crash Course on Judaism for Catholics with Lawrence Feingold
Experience a rich and thoughtful introduction to Judaism through a Catholic lens in this lecture presented by Dr. Lawrence Feingold at the April 22, 2026 Shoulder to Shoulder Conference.In “A Crash Course on Judaism for Catholics,” Dr. ...
Pope Benedict, the Jews, and the Mystery of Israel with Matthew Ramage
Explore the enduring mystery of Israel and its significance within Catholic theology in this lecture presented by Dr. Matthew Ramage at the April 22, 2026 Shoulder to Shoulder Conference.In “Pope Benedict, the Jews, and the Mystery of I...