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Pope Francis’ Christmas address to the Roman Curia
On Saturday, Pope Francis gave his annual Christmas speech to the Roman curia, which in past years has been the time that the pope speaks very clearl…
6 years, 9 months ago
Francis abolishes pontifical secret for abuse cases
Yesterday morning, the Vatican announced that Pope Francis had abolished the pontifical secret, a confidentiality measure, in cases of sexual abuse …
6 years, 9 months ago
Why was Fulton Sheen’s beatification postponed?
In this episode of “Inside the Vatican,” Gerry and I discuss the sudden cancellation of Archbishop Fulton Sheen’s beatification. We talk about why t…
6 years, 9 months ago
Pope Francis wants to add immorality of nukes to Catechism
This week on “Inside the Vatican,” Gerry and I recap the pope’s visit to Thailand and Japan, which Gerry believes is “one for the history books.”
F…
6 years, 9 months ago
Introducing PLAGUE: Untold Stories of AIDS and the Catholic Church
This week the team at Inside the Vatican are sharing a new podcast from America Media.
In “Plague,” America’s Michael O'Loughlin investigates stories…
6 years, 10 months ago
Pope Francis' plans for South Sudan, Japan, and Thailand
This week, veteran Vatican reporter Gerard O'Connell speaks to Sebastian Gomes, who is filling in for Colleen Dulle.
First, they discuss a possible p…
6 years, 10 months ago
Update: Vatican investigates ‘opaque’ London real estate deal
This week on “Inside the Vatican,” Gerry and I explain the latest developments in the Vatican’s ongoing investigation into possible financial miscon…
6 years, 10 months ago
Amazon synod proposes married priests, stops short of women deacons
The Amazon synod is finally over after approving its final document of suggestions for Pope Francis. This week on “Inside the Vatican,” Gerry and I u…
6 years, 11 months ago
Despite outside distractions, Amazon synod presses on
This week on “Inside the Vatican,” Gerry and I devote the entire episode to the Amazon synod, which just entered its final week. First, we discuss so…
6 years, 11 months ago
Amazon synod takes on big ideas in first week
This week on “Inside the Vatican,” Gerry and I update you on the resignation of the head of Vatican security, Commander Domenico Giani, who was nick…
6 years, 11 months ago