World Youth Day wrapped up Sunday, Aug. 6, having gathered 1.5 million young people from around the world. On this special summer episode of “Inside the Vatican,” America editors Ricardo da Silva, S.J. and Gerard O’Connell, who reported on the ground from Lisbon, recap the event with host Colleen Dulle.Links from the show:Spanish teen says she regained her sight at World Youth Day MassPope Francis fields questions on abuse, his health on return flight to RomePope Francis at World Youth Day: ‘Live each day with hearts free of fear.’Behind the scenes of a Way of the Cross like no other at World Youth DayPodcast: ‘Todos! Todos! Todos!’ A rejuvenated Pope Francis tells young people the church is for everyonePlease support this podcast by becoming a digital subscriber to America Media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

World Youth Day wrapped up Sunday, Aug. 6, having gathered 1.5 million young people from around the world. On this special summer episode of “Inside the Vatican,” America editors Ricardo da Silva, S.J. and Gerard O’Connell, who reported on the ground from Lisbon, recap the event with host Colleen Dulle.Links from the show:<a href="https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2023/08/08/miracle-fatima-sight-wyd-245809" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spanish teen says she regained her sight at World Youth Day Mass</a><a href="https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2023/08/06/pope-francis-world-youth-day-abuse-flight-245803" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pope Francis fields questions on abuse, his health on return flight to Rome</a><a href="https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2023/08/06/world-youth-day-francis-homily-245802" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pope Francis at World Youth Day: ‘Live each day with hearts free of fear.’</a><a href="https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2023/08/04/way-cross-world-youth-day-245797" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Behind the scenes of a Way of the Cross like no other at World Youth Day</a><a href="https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2023/08/04/podcast-world-youth-day-todos-inclusion-245794" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Podcast: ‘Todos! Todos! Todos!’ A rejuvenated Pope Francis tells young people the church is for everyone</a>Please support this podcast by becoming <a href="https://link.chtbl.com/MZ3T6rd-" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">a digital subscriber to America Media</a>. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

World Youth Day recap: A diverse and inclusive event unparalleled on the global stage

America editor Ricardo da Silva, S.J., and Vatican correspondent Gerard O’Connell report from Lisbon on the opening of World Youth Day in this special episode of Inside the Vatican.An energized Pope Francis arrived yesterday, Aug. 2, giving a speech to Portuguese civic leaders in which he urged them to invest in young people and work for peace, especially in Ukraine. He also celebrated vespers and met with a group of survivors of clerical sexual abuse.The pope is scheduled to participate in several more World Youth Day events and travel to Fatima, where he is again expected to pray for peace in Ukraine.Links from the show:Ricardo da Silva, S.J.: How reporting from World Youth Day is reinvigorating my faithJames Martin, S.J.: ‘Does God exist?’ and other FAQs about faith and religion (World Youth Day address)Ricardo da Silva, S.J.: Ahead of World Youth Day, the head of the Jesuits had a candid Q&amp;A with six young pilgrimsGerard O’Connell: In Portugal, Pope Francis challenges Europe to invest in young people, not weaponsCatholic News Service: As sex abuse crisis hits Portugal, Pope Francis says listen to the ‘anguished cry of the victims’Gerard O’Connell: Pope Francis to university students in Portugal: Your degree is a mandate to work for a better society.Follow Gerry on Twitter: @gerryorome Follow Ricardo on Twitter: @ricdssj Please support the production of "Inside the Vatican" by subscribing to America Magazine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

America editor Ricardo da Silva, S.J., and Vatican correspondent Gerard O’Connell report from Lisbon on the opening of World Youth Day in this special episode of Inside the Vatican.An energized Pope Francis arrived yesterday, Aug. 2, giving a speech to Portuguese civic leaders in which he urged them to invest in young people and work for peace, especially in Ukraine. He also celebrated vespers and met with a group of survivors of clerical sexual abuse.The pope is scheduled to participate in several more World Youth Day events and travel to Fatima, where he is again expected to pray for peace in Ukraine.Links from the show:<a href="https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2023/08/01/world-youth-day-lisbon-portugal-pope-francis-245769" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ricardo da Silva, S.J.: How reporting from World Youth Day is reinvigorating my faith</a><a href="https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2023/08/02/faqs-faith-james-martin-245770" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">James Martin, S.J.: ‘Does God exist?’ and other FAQs about faith and religion</a> (World Youth Day address)<a href="https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2023/08/02/father-arturo-sosa-magis-world-youth-day-questions-245777" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ricardo da Silva, S.J.: Ahead of World Youth Day, the head of the Jesuits had a candid Q&amp;A with six young pilgrims</a><a href="https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2023/08/02/pope-francis-portugal-wyd-peace-europe-245779" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gerard O’Connell: In Portugal, Pope Francis challenges Europe to invest in young people, not weapons</a><a href="https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2023/08/02/pope-francis-world-youth-day-portugal-245783" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Catholic News Service: As sex abuse crisis hits Portugal, Pope Francis says listen to the ‘anguished cry of the victims’</a><a href="https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2023/08/03/pope-francis-portugal-wyd-students-ukraine-245788" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gerard O’Connell: Pope Francis to university students in Portugal: Your degree is a mandate to work for a better society.</a>Follow Gerry on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/gerryorome" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@gerryorome</a> Follow Ricardo on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/ricdssj" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@ricdssj </a><a href="https://link.chtbl.com/47TCS9eN" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Please support the production of "Inside the Vatican" by subscribing to America Magazine.</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

In Lisbon, a rejuvenated Pope Francis tells youth the church is for everyone

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Deep Dive: Is World Youth Day worth it?

Two U.S. dioceses recently had visits from Vatican investigators, and one led to the resignation of a bishop. This week on “Inside the Vatican,” Colleen and Gerry unpack what these official reviews mean, then look to some of the younger bishops Pope Francis has been appointing to ensure his legacy.After that, Gerry and Colleen give a preview of what’s happening in the Vatican this summer.Please fill out our listener survey!Other links from the showExclusive interview with Archbishop Frank Leo, Pope Francis’ ally in TorontoPope Francis appoints Archbishop Victor Manuel Fernandez as the new head of Vatican office for doctrineDays after Wagner coup attempt, Pope Francis sends cardinal for peace talksDeep Dive: Inside the top secret process of appointing a Catholic bishopTwo U.S. bishops were recently subject to Vatican visitations. What do these interventions mean?Pope Francis is appointing more young bishops. Will they secure his legacy?Ignatian Wisdom Fellowship from Loyola University ChicagoSacred Heart Major Seminary’s online course "An Introduction to Spirituality”Please support this podcast by becoming a digital subscriber to America Media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two U.S. dioceses recently had visits from Vatican investigators, and one led to the resignation of a bishop. This week on “Inside the Vatican,” Colleen and Gerry unpack what these official reviews mean, then look to some of the younger bishops Pope Francis has been appointing to ensure his legacy.After that, Gerry and Colleen give a preview of what’s happening in the Vatican this summer.<a href="https://forms.gle/DnrsrAEjEitP8gza6" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Please fill out our listener survey!</a>Other links from the show<a href="https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2023/07/05/archbishop-frank-leo-toronto-245635" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Exclusive interview with Archbishop Frank Leo, Pope Francis’ ally in Toronto</a><a href="https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2023/07/01/francis-doctrine-vatican-fernandez-argentina-245630" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pope Francis appoints Archbishop Victor Manuel Fernandez as the new head of Vatican office for doctrine</a><a href="https://link.chtbl.com/iLctk1Jy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Days after Wagner coup attempt, Pope Francis sends cardinal for peace talks</a><a href="https://link.chtbl.com/3T83_vYW" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Deep Dive: Inside the top secret process of appointing a Catholic bishop</a><a href="https://link.chtbl.com/cEJlSenz" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Two U.S. bishops were recently subject to Vatican visitations. What do these interventions mean?</a><a href="https://link.chtbl.com/wN-ZvZmb" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pope Francis is appointing more young bishops. Will they secure his legacy?</a><a href="https://www.luc.edu/ips/continuing-education/ignatianwisdomfellowship/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ignatian Wisdom Fellowship from Loyola University Chicago</a><a href="http://shms.edu/online" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sacred Heart Major Seminary’s online course "An Introduction to Spirituality”</a>Please support this podcast by becoming<a href="https://link.chtbl.com/MZ3T6rd-" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> a digital subscriber to America Media</a>. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Vatican investigates U.S. bishop critical of Pope Francis

Colleen and Gerry unpack the Synod on Synodality's working document and the clues it provides about the synod’s first global meeting in October. They explain the unique approach of “conversation in the Spirit” and explore the document’s key questions on communion, participation, and mission.Find the full show page and links for further reading here.Please support this podcast by becoming a digital subscriber to America Media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Colleen and Gerry unpack the Synod on Synodality's working document and the clues it provides about the synod’s first global meeting in October. They explain the unique approach of “conversation in the Spirit” and explore the document’s key questions on communion, participation, and mission.<a href="https://link.chtbl.com/rPJ4Ag_7" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Find the full show page and links for further reading here.</a>Please support this podcast by becoming<a href="https://link.chtbl.com/MZ3T6rd-" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> a digital subscriber to America Media</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Unpacking the synod’s working document

We have an exciting new podcast from America Media to share with you. It’s called “Preach: The Catholic Homilies Podcast.” On each episode listeners will first hear an inspiring homily, especially delivered for the podcast, and then take a privileged peek into the heart and mind of the preacher in a conversation with the host, Jesuit priest and America’s associate editor, Ricardo da Silva, S.J. Whether you’re a preacher looking for inspiration or a Catholic in the pews, who believes like Pope Francis, that Catholic homilies could use some work, I hope you’ll check out the Preach podcast!To give you a taste of the show, we’re sharing this week’s episode of Preach, featuring America’s editor in chief, Sam Sawyer, S.J.Listen to more episodes of Preach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We have an exciting new podcast from America Media to share with you. It’s called “Preach: The Catholic Homilies Podcast.” On each episode listeners will first hear an inspiring homily, especially delivered for the podcast, and then take a privileged peek into the heart and mind of the preacher in a conversation with the host, Jesuit priest and America’s associate editor, Ricardo da Silva, S.J. Whether you’re a preacher looking for inspiration or a Catholic in the pews, who believes like Pope Francis, that Catholic homilies could use some work, I hope you’ll check out the Preach podcast!To give you a taste of the show, we’re sharing this week’s episode of Preach, featuring America’s editor in chief, Sam Sawyer, S.J.Listen to more episodes of <a href="https://link.chtbl.com/V1udcRaC" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Preach</a>. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Introducing "Preach: The Catholic Homilies Podcast"

The Society of Jesus (the Jesuits) announced today that the well-known religious artist Fr. Marko Rupnik has been dismissed from the Jesuit order after he was credibly accused of sexually, psychologically and spiritually abusing adult women between 1985 and 2018.Read more: Jesuits expel prominent artist Marko Rupnik after allegations of abuse against adult women Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Society of Jesus (the Jesuits) announced today that the well-known religious artist Fr. Marko Rupnik has been dismissed from the Jesuit order after he was credibly accused of sexually, psychologically and spiritually abusing adult women between 1985 and 2018. Read more: <a href="https://link.chtbl.com/OwsiFUMe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jesuits expel prominent artist Marko Rupnik after allegations of abuse against adult women</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Rupnik expelled from Jesuits for “obstinate refusal” to obey

Pope Francis has been in the hospital since Wednesday, June 7, recovering from an operation on an abdominal hernia. In this episode, Colleen and Gerry give an update on the pope’s recovery and analyze how the Vatican has been communicating about the pope’s condition.Find the full show page and links for further reading here.Please support this podcast by becoming a digital subscriber to America Media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pope Francis has been in the hospital since Wednesday, June 7, recovering from an operation on an abdominal hernia. In this episode, Colleen and Gerry give an update on the pope’s recovery and analyze how the Vatican has been communicating about the pope’s condition. <a href="https://link.chtbl.com/-Uena_3X" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Find the full show page and links for further reading here.</a> Please support this podcast by becoming<a href="https://link.chtbl.com/MZ3T6rd-" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://link.chtbl.com/MZ3T6rd-" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">a digital subscriber to America Media</a>. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

How the Vatican talks about the health of the pope

Pope Francis is back in the hospital for surgery on a hernia that likely formed on the scar from his 2021 colon operation.Also in this episode: A nude man protests in St. Peter’s Basilica, Cardinal Matteo Zuppi visits Ukraine to begin Pope Francis’ peace mission, and Benedict XVI’s secretary, Archbishop Georg Gänswein, is given a deadline to move out of the Vatican.Find the full show page and links for further reading here.Please support this podcast by becoming a digital subscriber to America Media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pope Francis is back in the hospital for surgery on a hernia that likely formed on the scar from his 2021 colon operation.Also in this episode: A nude man protests in St. Peter’s Basilica, Cardinal Matteo Zuppi visits Ukraine to begin Pope Francis’ peace mission, and Benedict XVI’s secretary, Archbishop Georg Gänswein, is given a deadline to move out of the Vatican.<a href="https://link.chtbl.com/TnHEvryp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Find the full show page and links for further reading here.</a>Please support this podcast by becoming<a href="https://link.chtbl.com/MZ3T6rd-" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> a digital subscriber to America Media</a>. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Pope Francis hospitalized for surgery

The Vatican’s Dicastery for Communication issued a new document called “Towards Full Presence: A Pastoral Reflection on Engagement with Social Media.” The document lays out how Catholics should be thinking about their social media engagement—and like the pope’s encyclical Fratelli Tutti, it takes as its model the story of the Good Samaritan, urging people to reach out and listen to those who are different from them, to build community with those people, and to step beyond social media into working creatively for a positive change in the physical world.This week on “Inside the Vatican,” veteran Vatican correspondent Gerard O’Connell and host Colleen Dulle analyze the document’s strengths and weaknesses. On the second part of the show, Colleen and Gerry revisit the story of Sister Lucía Caram, the Argentine nun who drove 2,000 miles each way to bring refugees from Ukraine to Spain, where she lives. In the last 14 months, Sister Lucía has visited Ukraine 18 times, delivered 92 ambulances and helped resettle some 4,000 refugees. Gerry caught up with Sister Lucía in Rome last week; he gives an update on what she has done and seen.Links from the showDicastery for Communication issues document about social media behavior Full Document: A Pastoral Reflection on Engagement with Social Media Vatican tells the bishops of Catholic Twitter: be reflective, not reactive When bishops attack: How Pope Francis handles his critics Pope Francis meets with Argentine nun about field hospitals in Ukraine What an Argentine nun has seen on the frontlines of Ukraine after 18 trips Pope Francis is fighting for peace in Ukraine. Here’s how NATO and the US can help his cause. Pope Francis’ secret Ukraine-Russia peace mission, explained The Convent de Santa Clara Foundation Follow Sister Lucía Caram on: Twitter (@sorluciacaram)  Instagram (@sorluciacaram)  Please support this podcast by becoming a digital subscriber to America Media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Vatican’s Dicastery for Communication issued a new document called “Towards Full Presence: A Pastoral Reflection on Engagement with Social Media.” The document lays out how Catholics should be thinking about their social media engagement—and like the pope’s encyclical Fratelli Tutti, it takes as its model the story of the Good Samaritan, urging people to reach out and listen to those who are different from them, to build community with those people, and to step beyond social media into working creatively for a positive change in the physical world. This week on “Inside the Vatican,” veteran Vatican correspondent Gerard O’Connell and host Colleen Dulle analyze the document’s strengths and weaknesses.  On the second part of the show, Colleen and Gerry revisit the story of Sister Lucía Caram, the Argentine nun who drove 2,000 miles each way to bring refugees from Ukraine to Spain, where she lives. In the last 14 months, Sister Lucía has visited Ukraine 18 times, delivered 92 ambulances and helped resettle some 4,000 refugees. Gerry caught up with Sister Lucía in Rome last week; he gives an update on what she has done and seen. Links from the show Dicastery for Communication issues document about social media behavior<ul> <li><a href="https://link.chtbl.com/KInubn0R" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Full Document: A Pastoral Reflection on Engagement with Social Media</a></li> <li><a href="https://link.chtbl.com/7zqIg9vt" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Vatican tells the bishops of Catholic Twitter: be reflective, not reactive</a></li> <li><a href="https://link.chtbl.com/fb2Lvp-X" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">When bishops attack: How Pope Francis handles his critics</a></li> </ul> Pope Francis meets with Argentine nun about field hospitals in Ukraine<ul> <li><a href="https://link.chtbl.com/1QCo7dD9" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">What an Argentine nun has seen on the frontlines of Ukraine after 18 trips</a></li> <li><a href="https://link.chtbl.com/mNtJxegp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pope Francis is fighting for peace in Ukraine. Here’s how NATO and the US can help his cause.</a></li> <li><a href="https://link.chtbl.com/fqIQDKdR" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pope Francis’ secret Ukraine-Russia peace mission, explained</a></li> <li><a href="https://link.chtbl.com/G28sCQEt" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Convent de Santa Clara Foundation</a></li> <li>Follow Sister Lucía Caram on:</li> <li><a href="https://link.chtbl.com/qbqBQS-a" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter (@sorluciacaram)</a></li> <li> <a href="https://link.chtbl.com/jaGvJ1hk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram (@sorluciacaram)</a> </li> </ul> Please support this podcast by becoming<a href="https://link.chtbl.com/MZ3T6rd-" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> a digital subscriber to America Media</a>. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

How should Catholics behave on social media?

Each week, Colleen Dulle goes behind the headlines of the biggest Vatican news stories with America’s Rome correspondent Gerard O’Connell. They'll break down complicated news stories that have a whole lot of history behind them in an understandable, engaging way. Colleen and Gerard will give you the inside scoop on what people inside the Vatican are thinking, saying—and planning.

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Inside The Vatican

Last week, a viral video circulated on social media showing Pope Francis slapping the hand of a woman who yanked his arm as he walked through a crowd in St. Peter’s Square. On “Inside the Vatican” this week, Gerry and I explain what happened and discuss  the pope’s apology for losing his patience. Then, we turn to the growing tensions between the United States and Iran following the assassination of Iranian General Quasem Suleimani. Without mentioning the two nations directly, Pope Francis called for “all parties to  fan the flame of dialogue and self-control.” How much of a difference can the Vatican make in this situation? Gerry takes us back to 2003 and explains what happened when Pope John Paul II asked President George H.W. Bush not to invade Iraq. Finally, “The Two Popes” has made a splash on Netflix and at the Vatican, but  what’s fact and what’s fiction in the new movie? Gerry and I break down which parts of the movie are true, and which are simply “inspired by true events.”   Links from the show:   The papal hand slap divides Catholics and the media  Pope Francis begins New Year with apology for hand slap, prayers for peace  Pope Francis prays for dialogue as tensions mount between the U.S. and Iran  Catholic leaders speak out as tensions escalate between the U.S. and Iran  ‘The Two Popes’: What’s fact and what’s fiction?  Jesuitical | What’s it like to play Pope Francis? An interview with Jonathan Pryce on ‘The Two Popes’  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Last week, a viral video circulated on social media showing Pope Francis slapping the hand of a woman who yanked his arm as he walked through a crowd in St. Peter’s Square. On “Inside the Vatican” this week, Gerry and I explain what happened and discuss <a href="https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2020/01/01/pope-francis-begins-new-year-apology-hand-slap-prayers-peace" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> the pope’s apology for losing his patience</a>. Then, we turn to the growing tensions between the United States and Iran following the assassination of Iranian General Quasem Suleimani. Without mentioning the two nations directly, Pope Francis called for “all parties to <a href="https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2020/01/06/pope-francis-prays-dialogue-tensions-mount-between-us-and-iran" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> fan the flame of dialogue and self-control</a>.” How much of a difference can the Vatican make in this situation? Gerry takes us back to 2003 and explains what happened when Pope John Paul II asked President George H.W. Bush not to invade Iraq. Finally, “The Two Popes” has made a splash on Netflix and at the Vatican, but <a href="https://www.americamagazine.org/arts-culture/2019/11/27/two-popes-whats-fact-and-whats-fiction" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> what’s fact and what’s fiction in the new movie</a>? Gerry and I break down which parts of the movie are true, and which are simply “inspired by true events.” Links from the show: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2020/01/02/papal-hand-slap-divides-catholics-and-media" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The papal hand slap divides Catholics and the media</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2020/01/01/pope-francis-begins-new-year-apology-hand-slap-prayers-peace" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Pope Francis begins New Year with apology for hand slap, prayers for peace</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2020/01/06/pope-francis-prays-dialogue-tensions-mount-between-us-and-iran" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Pope Francis prays for dialogue as tensions mount between the U.S. and Iran</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.americamagazine.org/politics-society/2020/01/06/catholic-leaders-speak-out-tensions-escalate-between-us-and-iran" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Catholic leaders speak out as tensions escalate between the U.S. and Iran</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.americamagazine.org/arts-culture/2019/11/27/two-popes-whats-fact-and-whats-fiction" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> ‘The Two Popes’: What’s fact and what’s fiction?</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.americamagazine.org/arts-culture/2019/12/20/whats-it-play-pope-francis-interview-jonathan-pryce-two-popes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Jesuitical | What’s it like to play Pope Francis? An interview with Jonathan Pryce on ‘The Two Popes’</a></li> </ul> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

What’s fact and what's fiction in ‘The Two Popes’?

This week on “Inside the Vatican,” we’ll talk about the pope’s address to a group of theologians in Naples, which included a call for online learning opportunities for refugees who want to study theology. Then, we’ll update you on Cardinal Pell’s appeal case in Australia, and what awaits him after a decision is made. What effect will the civil court’s decision have on his church investigation?  Next, we ask: What does the pope do on vacation?  Finally, since it’s our last episode before our summer break, we’ll talk about some of the stories we’ll be keeping our eyes on over the next few months, including a visit by Vladimir Putin to Vatican City. Links from the show:   Pope Francis to theologians in Naples: One cannot do theology without freedom  Inside the Vatican examines Cardinal Pell’s mixed legacy  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on “Inside the Vatican,” we’ll talk about the pope’s address to a group of theologians in Naples, which included a call for online learning opportunities for refugees who want to study theology. Then, we’ll update you on Cardinal Pell’s appeal case in Australia, and what awaits him after a decision is made. What effect will the civil court’s decision have on his church investigation?  Next, we ask: What does the pope do on vacation?  Finally, since it’s our last episode before our summer break, we’ll talk about some of the stories we’ll be keeping our eyes on over the next few months, including a visit by Vladimir Putin to Vatican City. Links from the show: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2019/06/21/pope-francis-theologians-naples-one-cannot-do-theology-without-freedom" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Pope Francis to theologians in Naples: One cannot do theology without freedom</a></li> <li><a href="http://insidethevatican.org/bishop-accountability-and-pope-francis-sixth-anniversary" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Inside the Vatican examines Cardinal Pell’s mixed legacy</a></li> </ul> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

What does the pope do on vacation?

Happy New Year from Inside the Vatican! For our New Year’s Day episode, Gerry and I are taking a look back at some of the biggest Vatican stories of 2019. We start with February’s Vatican summit on the protection of minors, which Gerry and I  covered together in Rome. We talk about the steps Pope Francis has taken to follow up on that meeting, including the  elimination of the “pontifical secret” in December which paved the way for the long-awaited Vatican handbook that will establish universal norms for handling cases of clerical sexual abuse. Gerry also gives us a timeline on when to expect that document. Next, we take a look at Gerry’s pick for the year’s most important papal trip:  Pope Francis’ trip to Abu Dhabi, also in February. On this trip, the pope celebrated the first papal Mass on the Arabian Peninsula and signed a document on human fraternity with Muslim leaders. Gerry walks us through why these gestures were so significant and what lasting effects they have already had. Skipping ahead to the fall, we discuss  the Amazon synod, when all of the bishops from the Amazon region along with indigenous people, leaders and experts from around the world came to Rome to lay out how the church would respond to its many challenges in the region. We talk about when the pope is likely to issue a final document from that synod, and when its suggestions would be put into effect. We wrap up this episode with a lightning round of the most important Vatican stories in categories like the most significant papal appointment, the top interreligious dialogue story, and what Vatican story we should keep our eyes on in 2020. (Check out the title of this episode for the answer!)   Links from the show:   Inside the Vatican: The Vatican sex abuse summit already includes some surprises  Inside the Vatican: Unpacking Pope Francis’ historic trip to Abu Dhabi  Inside the Vatican: Are the Amazon bishops ready to become new martyrs? The Catholic Church in China | A Short Documentary  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy New Year from Inside the Vatican! For our New Year’s Day episode, Gerry and I are taking a look back at some of the biggest Vatican stories of 2019. We start with February’s <a href="https://www.americamagazine.org/vatican-abuse-summit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Vatican summit on the protection of minors</a>, which Gerry and I <a href="https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2019/02/22/vatican-sex-abuse-summit-already-includes-some-surprises" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> covered together in Rome</a>. We talk about the steps Pope Francis has taken to follow up on that meeting, including the <a href="https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2019/12/18/now-pontifical-secret-abolished-abuse-cases-what-info-will-be-public" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> elimination of the “pontifical secret”</a> in December which paved the way for the long-awaited Vatican handbook that will establish universal norms for handling cases of clerical sexual abuse. Gerry also gives us a timeline on when to expect that document. Next, we take a look at Gerry’s pick for the year’s most important papal trip: <a href="https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2019/02/07/unpacking-pope-francis-historic-trip-abu-dhabi" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Pope Francis’ trip to Abu Dhabi</a>, also in February. On this trip, the pope celebrated the first papal Mass on the Arabian Peninsula and signed a document on human fraternity with Muslim leaders. Gerry walks us through why these gestures were so significant and what lasting effects they have already had. Skipping ahead to the fall, we discuss <a href="https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2019/10/30/are-amazon-bishops-ready-become-new-martyrs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> the Amazon synod</a>, when all of the bishops from the Amazon region along with indigenous people, leaders and experts from around the world came to Rome to lay out how the church would respond to its many challenges in the region. We talk about when the pope is likely to issue a final document from that synod, and when its suggestions would be put into effect. We wrap up this episode with a lightning round of the most important Vatican stories in categories like the most significant papal appointment, the top interreligious dialogue story, and what Vatican story we should keep our eyes on in 2020. (Check out the title of this episode for the answer!) Links from the show: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2019/02/22/vatican-sex-abuse-summit-already-includes-some-surprises" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Inside the Vatican: The Vatican sex abuse summit already includes some surprises</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2019/02/07/unpacking-pope-francis-historic-trip-abu-dhabi" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Inside the Vatican: Unpacking Pope Francis’ historic trip to Abu Dhabi</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2019/10/30/are-amazon-bishops-ready-become-new-martyrs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Inside the Vatican: Are the Amazon bishops ready to become new martyrs?</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JGc75wwoces" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Catholic Church in China | A Short Documentary</a></li> </ul> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Keep your eyes on Vatican-China relations in 2020

This week on Inside the Vatican, we talk about the U.S. bishops’ new resolutions on sexual abuse. How does the USCCB compare to other bishops conferences around the world? Then, we take a look at a new document prepared for the synod on the Amazon region, that officially introduces the possibility of ordaining married men. What are the implications for the rest of the church? And, what other findings in the document might we have overlooked? Links:  Vatican will discuss ordaining married men as priests in Amazon region  U.S. bishops adopt new protocols for holding themselves accountable for sex abuse Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Inside the Vatican, we talk about the U.S. bishops’ new resolutions on sexual abuse. How does the USCCB compare to other bishops conferences around the world? Then, we take a look at a new document prepared for the synod on the Amazon region, that officially introduces the possibility of ordaining married men. What are the implications for the rest of the church? And, what other findings in the document might we have overlooked? Links: <a href="https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2019/06/17/vatican-will-discuss-ordaining-married-men-priests-amazon-region" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Vatican will discuss ordaining married men as priests in Amazon region</a> <a href="https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2019/06/13/us-bishops-adopt-new-protocols-holding-themselves-accountable-sex-abuse" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> U.S. bishops adopt new protocols for holding themselves accountable for sex abuse</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

What would married priests in the Amazon region mean for the church?

This week on “Inside the Vatican,” Gerry and I update you on who  Pope Francis has chosen to make cardinals next month. The surprise announcement came after the pope was  stuck in an elevator for 25 minutes! In this episode, we break down who has been chosen for a red hat, and what these selections tell us about the pope’s priorities. Next, we talk about the  fires that have raged in the Amazon rainforest and the tension that is growing between  the Catholic church in Brazil and the Bolsonaro administration there. What is it about the Synod on the Amazon that makes the government so nervous? Finally, we’ll give you an update on the case of Cardinal George Pell, the Australian Cardinal found guilty of sexually abusing a child last year.  His most recent appeal was rejected, but the Vatican’s investigation may continue for years. Links from the show:   Pope to create 13 new cardinals in October, including three Jesuits  Pope Francis rescued from trapped elevator by Vatican firefighters  Pope Francis urges action to save burning Amazon rainforest  Latin American bishops sound the alarm: “If the Amazon suffers, the world suffers”  Vatican issues statement after Australian court dismisses Cardinal Pell’s appeal  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on “Inside the Vatican,” Gerry and I update you on who <a href="https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2019/09/01/pope-create-13-new-cardinals-october-including-three-jesuits" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Pope Francis has chosen to make cardinals</a> next month. The surprise announcement came after the pope was <a href="https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2019/09/03/pope-francis-rescued-trapped-elevator-vatican-firefighters" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> stuck in an elevator</a> for 25 minutes! In this episode, we break down who has been chosen for a red hat, and what these selections tell us about the pope’s priorities. Next, we talk about the <a href="https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2019/08/26/pope-francis-urges-action-save-burning-amazon-rainforest" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> fires that have raged</a> in the Amazon rainforest and the tension that is growing between <a href="https://www.americamagazine.org/politics-society/2019/08/23/latin-american-bishops-sound-alarm-if-amazon-suffers-world-suffers" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> the Catholic church in Brazil</a> and the Bolsonaro administration there. What is it about the Synod on the Amazon that makes the government so nervous? Finally, we’ll give you an update on the case of Cardinal George Pell, the Australian Cardinal found guilty of sexually abusing a child last year. <a href="https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2019/08/21/vatican-issues-statement-after-australian-court-dismisses-cardinal-pells-appeal" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> His most recent appeal was rejected</a>, but the Vatican’s investigation may continue for years. Links from the show: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2019/09/01/pope-create-13-new-cardinals-october-including-three-jesuits" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Pope to create 13 new cardinals in October, including three Jesuits</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2019/09/03/pope-francis-rescued-trapped-elevator-vatican-firefighters" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Pope Francis rescued from trapped elevator by Vatican firefighters</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2019/08/26/pope-francis-urges-action-save-burning-amazon-rainforest" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Pope Francis urges action to save burning Amazon rainforest</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.americamagazine.org/politics-society/2019/08/23/latin-american-bishops-sound-alarm-if-amazon-suffers-world-suffers" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Latin American bishops sound the alarm: “If the Amazon suffers, the world suffers”</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2019/08/21/vatican-issues-statement-after-australian-court-dismisses-cardinal-pells-appeal" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Vatican issues statement after Australian court dismisses Cardinal Pell’s appeal</a></li> </ul> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Pope Francis chooses 13 new cardinals in the ‘Francis mold’

Benedict XVI

This week on “Inside the Vatican,” Gerry and I dedicate the entire episode to the questions surrounding the new book From the Depths of Our Hearts, written by Cardinal Robert Sarah with a contribution from Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI. The book argues against the ordination of married men as priests, a subject that Pope Francis is currently considering as he prepares his final document following up on the Vatican’s Synod on the Amazon. In October, the synod bishops recommended ordaining mature, married permanent deacons as priests to serve in their remote indigenous communities. Gerry and I explain why the book’s subject matter prompted questions. Then, we unpack the debate about the book’s authorship that swept social media on Monday and Tuesday. After the book was announced as being co-authored by Pope Emeritus Benedict and Cardinal Sarah, a source or sources close to Benedict told members of the press that the pope emeritus had not agreed to co-author the book. This led to a back-and-forth between Cardinal Sarah, Archbishop Georg Gänswein—Benedict’s personal secretary—and the book’s publishers over how the pope emeritus should be credited and whether or not his photo should appear on the front of the book. Gerry and I explain what each party has said and how this controversy exposes a lingering theological question—namely, what is the role of the pope emeritus? Links from the show:   Benedict XVI and Cardinal Sarah coauthor book on celibacy, opposing the ordination of married men  Benedict XVI has asked Cardinal Sarah to have his name removed from the book on priestly celibacy  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on “Inside the Vatican,” Gerry and I dedicate the entire episode to the questions surrounding the new book From the Depths of Our Hearts, written by Cardinal Robert Sarah with a contribution from Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI. The book argues against the ordination of married men as priests, a subject that Pope Francis is currently considering as he prepares his final document following up on the Vatican’s <a href="https://www.americamagazine.org/amazonsynod2019" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Synod on the Amazon</a>. In October, the synod bishops recommended ordaining mature, married permanent deacons as priests to serve in their remote indigenous communities. Gerry and I explain why the book’s subject matter prompted questions. Then, we unpack the debate about the book’s authorship that swept social media on Monday and Tuesday. After the book was announced as being co-authored by Pope Emeritus Benedict and Cardinal Sarah, a source or sources close to Benedict told members of the press that the pope emeritus had not agreed to co-author the book. This led to a back-and-forth between Cardinal Sarah, Archbishop Georg Gänswein—Benedict’s personal secretary—and the book’s publishers over how the pope emeritus should be credited and whether or not his photo should appear on the front of the book. Gerry and I explain what each party has said and how this controversy exposes a lingering theological question—namely, what is the role of the pope emeritus? Links from the show: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2020/01/12/benedict-xvi-and-cardinal-sarah-coauthor-book-celibacy-opposing-ordination-married" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Benedict XVI and Cardinal Sarah coauthor book on celibacy, opposing the ordination of married men</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2020/01/14/benedict-xvi-has-asked-cardinal-sarah-have-his-name-removed-book-priestly-celibacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Benedict XVI has asked Cardinal Sarah to have his name removed from the book on priestly celibacy</a></li> </ul> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Did Benedict XVI co-author a new book on priestly celibacy?

This week on “Inside the Vatican,” Gerard O’Connell and I take a look at the joint appeal Pope Francis signed with King Mohammed VI of Morocco to keep the city of Jerusalem and its holy sites open to people of all faiths. Then, we unpack some of our main takeaways from Pope Francis’ new apostolic exhortation on young people, “Christus Vivit.” We’ll also look at some criticism of the document and discuss the importance of looking at the entirety of documents like this one, rather than skipping over the spiritual insights and focusing solely on controversial issues. Links from the show:   Pope Francis and Moroccan king sign appeal urging that Jerusalem remain open to all faiths  Pope Francis urges young people not to abandon the church  Young Catholics aren’t the church of the future—they’re the church of now.   And you can see Gerry get a birthday cake from the pope  here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on “Inside the Vatican,” Gerard O’Connell and I take a look at the joint appeal Pope Francis signed with King Mohammed VI of Morocco to keep the city of Jerusalem and its holy sites open to people of all faiths. Then, we unpack some of our main takeaways from Pope Francis’ new apostolic exhortation on young people, “Christus Vivit.” We’ll also look at some criticism of the document and discuss the importance of looking at the entirety of documents like this one, rather than skipping over the spiritual insights and focusing solely on controversial issues. Links from the show: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2019/03/30/pope-francis-and-moroccan-king-sign-appeal-urging-jerusalem-remain-open-all-faiths" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Pope Francis and Moroccan king sign appeal urging that Jerusalem remain open to all faiths</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2019/04/02/pope-francis-urges-young-people-not-abandon-church" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Pope Francis urges young people not to abandon the church</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2019/04/03/young-catholics-arent-church-future-theyre-church-now" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Young Catholics aren’t the church of the future—they’re the church of now.</a></li> </ul> And you can see Gerry get a birthday cake from the pope <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Bvwg4C7nE7o/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> here</a>! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Unpacking the pope’s document on young people

This week on “Inside the Vatican,” Gerry and I discuss the first four women to be named to the Vatican’s office for synods. We talk about who these women are, how women’s involvement in Vatican leadership is changing, and what positions may be opened to women next. Then, we unpack the most recent developments in the case of former Cardinal Theodore McCarrick. After the Archdiocese of New York found credible accusations that McCarrick had abused a minor, heated debate began over who knew what when about McCarrick’s misconduct. Correspondence leaked this week by McCarrick’s former secretary complicate the story, so on this episode, Gerry and I parse what we now know about each of the last three popes’ awareness of McCarrick’s case. Finally, the pope is traveling to Romania this weekend. Gerry tells us briefly what to expect. Links from the show:  October 2018:  Why can’t women vote at the Synod on Young People?  Reuters:  Pope names women to key Vatican department for first time   Former secretary says officials knew McCarrick’s ministry was restricted  In Mexican TV interview, Pope Francis denies knowing of McCarrick restrictions  Pope Francis is visiting Romania. Here’s what to expect.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on “Inside the Vatican,” Gerry and I discuss the first four women to be named to the Vatican’s office for synods. We talk about who these women are, how women’s involvement in Vatican leadership is changing, and what positions may be opened to women next. Then, we unpack the most recent developments in the case of former Cardinal Theodore McCarrick. After the Archdiocese of New York found credible accusations that McCarrick had abused a minor, heated debate began over who knew what when about McCarrick’s misconduct. Correspondence leaked this week by McCarrick’s former secretary complicate the story, so on this episode, Gerry and I parse what we now know about each of the last three popes’ awareness of McCarrick’s case. Finally, the pope is traveling to Romania this weekend. Gerry tells us briefly what to expect. Links from the show: <ul> <li>October 2018: <a href="https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2018/10/10/why-cant-women-vote-synod-young-people" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Why can’t women vote at the Synod on Young People?</a> </li> <li>Reuters: <a href="https://www.reuters.com/article/us-pope-women/pope-names-women-to-key-vatican-department-for-first-time-idUSKCN1SU1TJ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Pope names women to key Vatican department for first time</a> </li> <li><a href="https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2019/05/28/former-secretary-says-officials-knew-mccarricks-ministry-was-restricted" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Former secretary says officials knew McCarrick’s ministry was restricted</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2019/05/28/mexican-tv-interview-pope-francis-denies-knowing-mccarrick-restrictions" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> In Mexican TV interview, Pope Francis denies knowing of McCarrick restrictions</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2019/05/29/pope-francis-visiting-romania-heres-what-expect" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Pope Francis is visiting Romania. Here’s what to expect.</a></li> </ul> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

What did the popes know about McCarrick?

This week before “Inside the Vatican” goes on break, we are giving you a round-up of this year’s top Vatican news—and digging into the questions that remain about these stories going into the new year. We examine whether Pope Francis’ document on holiness “Gaudete et Exsultate” has had an impact beyond its short appearance in the news cycle. We also look at the open questions from this year’s  sexual abuse scandals in both the United States in Chile—and ask when those questions might finally be answered. We also cover whether worrying developments in China will affect  this year’s major provisional deal between the Vatican and the People’s Republic, and we discuss how the Vatican plans to follow up on the  Synod on Young People. Gerry and I also share some the stories we wish had gotten more attention in 2018. “Inside the Vatican” will be on a Christmas break until Jan. 8. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the entire team! Read more:    America Special Topics: “Gaudete et Exsultate”   America Special Topics: Sexual Abuse and the Catholic Church      The Extremely High Stakes of the China-Vatican Deal  What you need to know about the 2018 Synod on Young People  Overlooked stories of 2018:   Who is Madeleine Delbrêl—the “French Dorothy Day” Pope Francis made venerable this weekend?    Surprise! Pope Francis makes several impromptu visits  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week before “Inside the Vatican” goes on break, we are giving you a round-up of this year’s top Vatican news—and digging into the questions that remain about these stories going into the new year. We examine whether Pope Francis’ document on holiness “<a href="https://www.americamagazine.org/gaudete-et-exsultate" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gaudete et Exsultate</a>” has had an impact beyond its short appearance in the news cycle. We also look at the open questions from this year’s <a href="https://www.americamagazine.org/sexual-abuse-and-catholic-church" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> sexual abuse scandals</a> in both the United States in Chile—and ask when those questions might finally be answered. We also cover whether worrying developments in China will affect <a href="https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2018/12/07/extremely-high-stakes-china-vatican-deal" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> this year’s major provisional deal</a> between the Vatican and the People’s Republic, and we discuss how the Vatican plans to follow up on the <a href="https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2018/10/04/what-you-need-know-about-2018-synod-young-people" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Synod on Young People</a>. Gerry and I also share some the stories we wish had gotten more attention in 2018. “Inside the Vatican” will be on a Christmas break until Jan. 8. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the entire team! Read more: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.americamagazine.org/gaudete-et-exsultate" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">America Special Topics: “Gaudete et Exsultate”</a></li> </ul> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.americamagazine.org/sexual-abuse-and-catholic-church" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">America Special Topics: Sexual Abuse and the Catholic Church</a></li> </ul> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2018/12/07/extremely-high-stakes-china-vatican-deal" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Extremely High Stakes of the China-Vatican Deal</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2018/10/04/what-you-need-know-about-2018-synod-young-people" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> What you need to know about the 2018 Synod on Young People</a></li> </ul> Overlooked stories of 2018: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2018/02/01/who-madeleine-delbrel-french-dorothy-day-pope-francis-made-venerable-weekend" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Who is Madeleine Delbrêl—the “French Dorothy Day” Pope Francis made venerable this weekend?</a></li> </ul> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.americamagazine.org/politics-society/2018/12/10/surprise-pope-francis-makes-several-impromptu-visits" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Surprise! Pope Francis makes several impromptu visits</a></li> </ul> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

2018 Vatican News Roundup

Cardinal Pell

After almost five years of hearings and trials and appeals, Cardinal George Pell’s conviction of child sexual abuse was  overturned April 6 with a unanimous decision from Australia’s highest court. Cardinal Pell has now left prison and will stay at a Carmelite monastery. Now that a final judicial decision has been made in the Australian legal system, the Vatican will need to revisit the canonical investigation it had previously opened into historical complaints against Cardinal Pell, which had been paused until the appeals were complete. On this episode of “Inside the Vatican,” producer Colleen Dulle and Vatican correspondent Gerard O’Connell discuss whether that investigation should continue, after Gerry’s sources in Rome  revealed that it may not. Colleen and Gerry also look at a number of financial incentives that came out of the Vatican this week in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Pope Francis has  earmarked $750,000 to support the work of church organizations in remote parts of Africa, Asia, Oceania and Amazonia where the church is a vital provider of social services. With approval from the pope, papal almoner Cardinal Konrad Krajewski has also  made an unprecedented request of the Roman curia to donate money for coronavirus relief. “The Pope is saying, you know, we all have to put our hands in our pockets and bring out the wallets and put them on the table,” Gerry said. “These people are dying. These people are suffering. These people have got no help.” The hosts also talk briefly about Pope Francis’ similar  Palm Sunday message, imploring young people to give their lives in service to others. Links from the show:  Australia’s high court overturns guilty verdict against Cardinal George Pell on final appeal  Vatican responds with measure to Cardinal Pell’s acquittal and release from prison  Pope Francis establishes emergency fund to combat Covid-19 in mission countries  Papal almoner issues extraordinary appeal to Vatican churchmen for coronavirus offering  A Palm Sunday message from Pope Francis: Do not be afraid; you are not alone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After almost five years of hearings and trials and appeals, Cardinal George Pell’s conviction of child sexual abuse was <a href="https://www.americamagazine.org/politics-society/2020/04/06/australias-high-court-overturns-guilty-verdict-against-cardinal-george" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> overturned April 6 with a unanimous decision</a> from Australia’s highest court. Cardinal Pell has now left prison and will stay at a Carmelite monastery. Now that a final judicial decision has been made in the Australian legal system, the Vatican will need to revisit the canonical investigation it had previously opened into historical complaints against Cardinal Pell, which had been paused until the appeals were complete. On this episode of “Inside the Vatican,” producer Colleen Dulle and Vatican correspondent Gerard O’Connell discuss whether that investigation should continue, after Gerry’s sources in Rome <a href="https://www.americamagazine.org/politics-society/2020/04/07/vatican-responds-measure-cardinal-pell-acquittal-release-prison-australia-high-court" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> revealed that it may not</a>. Colleen and Gerry also look at a number of financial incentives that came out of the Vatican this week in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Pope Francis has <a href="https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2020/04/06/pope-francis-establishes-emergency-fund-combat-covid-19-mission-countries" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> earmarked $750,000</a> to support the work of church organizations in remote parts of Africa, Asia, Oceania and Amazonia where the church is a vital provider of social services. With approval from the pope, papal almoner Cardinal Konrad Krajewski has also <a href="https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2020/04/07/papal-almoner-issues-extraordinary-appeal-vatican-churchmen-coronavirus-offering" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> made an unprecedented request</a> of the Roman curia to donate money for coronavirus relief. “The Pope is saying, you know, we all have to put our hands in our pockets and bring out the wallets and put them on the table,” Gerry said. “These people are dying. These people are suffering. These people have got no help.” The hosts also talk briefly about Pope Francis’ similar <a href="https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2020/04/05/palm-sunday-message-pope-francis-do-not-be-afraid-you-are-not-alone" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Palm Sunday message</a>, imploring young people to give their lives in service to others. Links from the show: <a href="https://www.americamagazine.org/politics-society/2020/04/06/australias-high-court-overturns-guilty-verdict-against-cardinal-george" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Australia’s high court overturns guilty verdict against Cardinal George Pell on final appeal</a> <a href="https://www.americamagazine.org/politics-society/2020/04/07/vatican-responds-measure-cardinal-pell-acquittal-release-prison-australia-high-court" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Vatican responds with measure to Cardinal Pell’s acquittal and release from prison</a> <a href="https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2020/04/06/pope-francis-establishes-emergency-fund-combat-covid-19-mission-countries" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Pope Francis establishes emergency fund to combat Covid-19 in mission countries</a> <a href="https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2020/04/07/papal-almoner-issues-extraordinary-appeal-vatican-churchmen-coronavirus-offering" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Papal almoner issues extraordinary appeal to Vatican churchmen for coronavirus offering</a> <a href="https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2020/04/05/palm-sunday-message-pope-francis-do-not-be-afraid-you-are-not-alone" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> A Palm Sunday message from Pope Francis: Do not be afraid; you are not alone</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Cardinal Pell’s conviction was overturned. Now what?

This week on “Inside the Vatican,” Gerry and I unpack a the most comprehensive Vatican document on gender identity yet. The document, which was released by the Congregation for Education, seeks to address what it calls “an educational crisis” surrounding sexuality and gender. Why is it so important? And what have transgender Catholics in the United States said about it? Then, we htalk about what’s on the table at the U.S. bishops’ meeting, happening this week. Does Rome pay attention to these national meetings? And what are they saying about sex abuse?   Vatican issues new document criticizing ‘gender theory’  Listen to the L.G.B.T. person: a response to the Vatican’s gender theory document  Bishops debate extent of lay involvement in sex abuse response  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on “Inside the Vatican,” Gerry and I unpack a the most comprehensive Vatican document on gender identity yet. The document, which was released by the Congregation for Education, seeks to address what it calls “an educational crisis” surrounding sexuality and gender. Why is it so important? And what have transgender Catholics in the United States said about it? Then, we htalk about what’s on the table at the U.S. bishops’ meeting, happening this week. Does Rome pay attention to these national meetings? And what are they saying about sex abuse? <ul> <li><a href="https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2019/06/10/vatican-new-document-gender-theory" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Vatican issues new document criticizing ‘gender theory’</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2019/06/11/listen-lgbt-person-response-vaticans-gender-theory-document" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Listen to the L.G.B.T. person: a response to the Vatican’s gender theory document</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2019/06/11/bishops-debate-extent-lay-involvement-sex-abuse-response" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Bishops debate extent of lay involvement in sex abuse response</a></li> </ul> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Unpacking the Vatican’s document on gender identity

This week on “Inside the Vatican,” Gerry O’Connell and I update you on what has been happening since the sexual abuse summit. First, we take a look at  the handbook that the Vatican is putting together on how to handle cases of sexual abuse, and how to put the proper structures in place in each diocese. Gerry and I also examine why Pope Francis is opting for a slower pace of reform—and whether this route can be more effective in the long run in preventing the abuse of minors and vulnerable adults. Just after the abuse summit, an Australian court’s gag order was lifted, revealing that Cardinal George Pell had been found guilty of sexual abuse. He now  waits in prison until his appeal is heard in June. Meanwhile, the Vatican has opened a canonical investigation of Cardinal Pell. I ask Gerry what it means if the Vatican’s trial reaches a different verdict than the civil trial. Finally, Pope Francis has opened  the Vatican’s secret archives on Pope Pius XII. Gerry explains what these archives contain and why it took so long for these documents to be made available to researchers. Read more:   The Vatican summit on the protection of minors is over. What’s next?  Vatican to open canonical investigation into Cardinal Pell, now in Australian prison  Pope Francis will open the secret archives on Pope Pius XII  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on “Inside the Vatican,” Gerry O’Connell and I update you on what has been happening since the sexual abuse summit. First, we take a look at <a href="https://www.americamagazine.org/politics-society/2019/03/01/vatican-summit-protection-minors-over-whats-next" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> the handbook that the Vatican is putting together</a> on how to handle cases of sexual abuse, and how to put the proper structures in place in each diocese. Gerry and I also examine why Pope Francis is opting for a slower pace of reform—and whether this route can be more effective in the long run in preventing the abuse of minors and vulnerable adults. Just after the abuse summit, an Australian court’s gag order was lifted, revealing that Cardinal George Pell had been found guilty of sexual abuse. He now <a href="https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2019/02/27/vatican-open-canonical-investigation-cardinal-pell-now-australian-prison" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> waits in prison until his appeal</a> is heard in June. Meanwhile, the Vatican has opened a canonical investigation of Cardinal Pell. I ask Gerry what it means if the Vatican’s trial reaches a different verdict than the civil trial. Finally, Pope Francis has opened <a href="https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2019/03/04/pope-francis-will-open-secret-archives-pope-pius-xii" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> the Vatican’s secret archives on Pope Pius XII</a>. Gerry explains what these archives contain and why it took so long for these documents to be made available to researchers. Read more: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.americamagazine.org/politics-society/2019/03/01/vatican-summit-protection-minors-over-whats-next" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Vatican summit on the protection of minors is over. What’s next?</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2019/02/27/vatican-open-canonical-investigation-cardinal-pell-now-australian-prison" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Vatican to open canonical investigation into Cardinal Pell, now in Australian prison</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2019/03/04/pope-francis-will-open-secret-archives-pope-pius-xii" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Pope Francis will open the secret archives on Pope Pius XII</a></li> </ul> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Secret archives, Cardinal Pell and the slow progress of the sex abuse summit

Lucetta Scaraffia

On the  last episode of “Inside the Vatican,” Gerry O’Connell and I brought you an interview with Lucetta Scaraffia, the editor of Women Church World, a monthly magazine that comes out with the Vatican’s daily newspaper, L’Osservatore Romano. On Tuesday, March 26, she and the entire staff of Women Church World  resigned in protest of what they saw as attempts by the new editor of the Osservatore Romano to undermine their publication. So this week, Gerry and I take a look at why Ms. Scaraffia resigned, and what she accomplished as editor. Last week, America Magazine also published the  exclusive first excerpt from Gerry’s forthcoming book, “The Election of Pope Francis: An Inside Account of the Conclave That Changed History.” The excerpt we published provides the ballot counts from the first round of voting, and you’ll have to pick up the book to learn what happened at the rest of the conclave. Now, what happens in a conclave is super secret stuff, and Gerry’s book is the first definitive historical record of what happened in the 2013 conclave. So on this week’s episode, Gerry and I talk about his method and what surprised him in his research, and then we examine the way people have reacted to these secrets being published—and what role the Holy Spirit has in all of this. Links for show notes   Founder, board of Vatican women’s magazine quit  Analysis: Are women’s voices being silenced at the Vatican?  Exclusive: Inside the election of Pope Francis The Election of Pope Francis: An Inside Account of the Conclave That Changed History (Buy from Amazon |  Buy from Orbis Books)  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the <a href="https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2019/03/21/how-things-are-changing-women-vatican" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> last episode</a> of “Inside the Vatican,” Gerry O’Connell and I brought you an interview with Lucetta Scaraffia, the editor of Women Church World, a monthly magazine that comes out with the Vatican’s daily newspaper, L’Osservatore Romano. On Tuesday, March 26, she and the entire staff of Women Church World <a href="https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2019/03/26/founder-board-vatican-womens-magazine-quit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> resigned in protest</a> of what they saw as attempts by the new editor of the Osservatore Romano to undermine their publication. So this week, Gerry and I take a look at why Ms. Scaraffia resigned, and what she accomplished as editor. Last week, America Magazine also published the <a href="https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2019/03/22/exclusive-inside-election-pope-francis" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> exclusive first excerpt</a> from Gerry’s forthcoming book, “<a href="https://www.orbisbooks.com/the-election-of-pope-francis.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Election of Pope Francis: An Inside Account of the Conclave That Changed History</a>.” The excerpt we published provides the ballot counts from the first round of voting, and you’ll have to pick up the book to learn what happened at the rest of the conclave. Now, what happens in a conclave is super secret stuff, and Gerry’s book is the first definitive historical record of what happened in the 2013 conclave. So on this week’s episode, Gerry and I talk about his method and what surprised him in his research, and then we examine the way people have reacted to these secrets being published—and what role the Holy Spirit has in all of this. Links for show notes <ul> <li><a href="https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2019/03/26/founder-board-vatican-womens-magazine-quit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Founder, board of Vatican women’s magazine quit</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2019/03/27/are-womens-voices-being-silenced-vatican" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Analysis: Are women’s voices being silenced at the Vatican?</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2019/03/22/exclusive-inside-election-pope-francis" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Exclusive: Inside the election of Pope Francis</a></li> <li>The Election of Pope Francis: An Inside Account of the Conclave That Changed History (<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Election-Pope-Francis-Account-Conclave/dp/1626983194?tag=americ01-20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Buy from Amazon</a> | <a href="https://www.orbisbooks.com/the-election-of-pope-francis.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Buy from Orbis Books</a>)</li> </ul> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Inside Lucetta Scaraffia’s resignation and Pope Francis’ election

This week, we’ll update you on Cardinal Pell and several other high-profile cases of abuse. We’ll also talk about Pope Francis’ sixth anniversary as pope. Cardinal Pell was sentenced to six years in prison. He’ll be eligible for parole in three years and eight months, and he plans to appeal the ruling altogether in June. We'll look at his legacy as a reformer of Vatican finances as well as his recent conviction. We'll also look at several new cases that might show us how authorities inside and outside of the Church are holding bishops accountable for the sex abuse scandal. Jorge Mario Bergoglio was elected Pope on March 13, 2013. In our final story, Gerry and I will look back on the impact Francis has made in his six years as Pope. Links:  Cardinal Pell is sentenced to 6 years in prison for child sex abuse  Two Baltimore bishops removed from ministry over allegations of sexual harassment  The good, the bad and the merciful: Pope Francis after six years Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we’ll update you on Cardinal Pell and several other high-profile cases of abuse. We’ll also talk about Pope Francis’ sixth anniversary as pope. Cardinal Pell was sentenced to six years in prison. He’ll be eligible for parole in three years and eight months, and he plans to appeal the ruling altogether in June. We'll look at his legacy as a reformer of Vatican finances as well as his recent conviction. We'll also look at several new cases that might show us how authorities inside and outside of the Church are holding bishops accountable for the sex abuse scandal. Jorge Mario Bergoglio was elected Pope on March 13, 2013. In our final story, Gerry and I will look back on the impact Francis has made in his six years as Pope. Links: <a href="https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2019/03/12/cardinal-pell-sentenced-6-years-prison-child-sex-abuse" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Cardinal Pell is sentenced to 6 years in prison for child sex abuse</a> <a href="https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2019/03/12/two-baltimore-bishops-removed-ministry-over-allegations-sexual-harassment" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Two Baltimore bishops removed from ministry over allegations of sexual harassment</a> <a href="https://www.americamagazine.org/politics-society/2019/03/13/good-bad-and-merciful-pope-francis-after-six-years" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The good, the bad and the merciful: Pope Francis after six years</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Bishop accountability and Pope Francis' sixth anniversary

Archbishop Gänswein

This week on “Inside the Vatican,” Vatican correspondent Gerard O’Connell and producer Colleen Dulle explain why Archbishop Georg Gänswein, Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI’s personal secretary and prefect of Pope Francis’ household, has been  missing from public events in recent weeks. The Vatican said it was due to an “ordinary redistribution of his responsibilities,” but the timing seems to suggest it has to do with Archbishop Gänswein facilitating Benedict’s involvement in a recent  controversial book on priestly celibacy. The hosts explain what’s known and unknown about Archbishop Gänswein’s situation. The hosts also take a look at the Legionaries of Christ, who  elected a new superior general last week. The new leader, the Rev. John Connor, will be tasked with the continuing reform of the order amid  new allegations of past sexual abuse by Legionary priests, as well as the lingering financial questions about the order’s offshore holdings. On the show, the hosts explain the basics of the Legionaries’ abuse and financial scandals and the challenges Father Connor will face. Finally, we give brief updates on Pope Francis’ forthcoming document “Querida Amazonia” as well as the Vatican’s report on  former Cardinal Theodore McCarrick and the pope’s upcoming trip to Malta.   Links from the show:   Inside the Vatican: America’s Vatican correspondent explains Benedict’s book controversy  Vatican seeks to explain absence of Archbishop Georg Gänswein after book scandal  Graduate of Loyola University Chicago elected as Superior-General of the Legionaries of Christ  10 years after Vatican reform, Legionaries of Christ in new abuse crisis  Legionaries of Christ report ‘chain of abuse’ as victims went on to abuse others  Who knew what about former Cardinal Theodore McCarrick?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on “Inside the Vatican,” Vatican correspondent Gerard O’Connell and producer Colleen Dulle explain why Archbishop Georg Gänswein, Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI’s personal secretary and prefect of Pope Francis’ household, has been <a href="https://www.americamagazine.org/politics-society/2020/02/05/vatican-seeks-explain-absence-archbishop-georg-ganswein-after-book" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> missing from public events</a> in recent weeks. The Vatican said it was due to an “ordinary redistribution of his responsibilities,” but the timing seems to suggest it has to do with Archbishop Gänswein facilitating Benedict’s involvement in a recent <a href="https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2020/01/15/americas-vatican-correspondent-explains-benedicts-book-controversy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> controversial book</a> on priestly celibacy. The hosts explain what’s known and unknown about Archbishop Gänswein’s situation. The hosts also take a look at the Legionaries of Christ, who <a href="https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2020/02/07/graduate-loyola-university-chicago-elected-superior-general-legionaries-christ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> elected a new superior general</a> last week. The new leader, the Rev. John Connor, will be tasked with the continuing reform of the order amid <a href="https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2020/01/21/10-years-after-vatican-reform-legionaries-christ-new-abuse-crisis" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> new allegations of past sexual abuse</a> by Legionary priests, as well as the lingering financial questions about the order’s offshore holdings. On the show, the hosts explain the basics of the Legionaries’ abuse and financial scandals and the challenges Father Connor will face. Finally, we give brief updates on Pope Francis’ forthcoming document “Querida Amazonia” as well as the Vatican’s report on <a href="https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2020/02/05/who-knew-what-about-former-cardinal-theodore-mccarrick" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> former Cardinal Theodore McCarrick</a> and the pope’s upcoming trip to Malta. Links from the show: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2020/01/15/americas-vatican-correspondent-explains-benedicts-book-controversy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Inside the Vatican: America’s Vatican correspondent explains Benedict’s book controversy</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.americamagazine.org/politics-society/2020/02/05/vatican-seeks-explain-absence-archbishop-georg-ganswein-after-book" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Vatican seeks to explain absence of Archbishop Georg Gänswein after book scandal</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2020/02/07/graduate-loyola-university-chicago-elected-superior-general-legionaries-christ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Graduate of Loyola University Chicago elected as Superior-General of the Legionaries of Christ</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2020/01/21/10-years-after-vatican-reform-legionaries-christ-new-abuse-crisis" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> 10 years after Vatican reform, Legionaries of Christ in new abuse crisis</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2019/12/23/legionaries-christ-report-chain-abuse-victims-went-abuse-others" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Legionaries of Christ report ‘chain of abuse’ as victims went on to abuse others</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2020/02/05/who-knew-what-about-former-cardinal-theodore-mccarrick" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Who knew what about former Cardinal Theodore McCarrick?</a></li> </ul> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

‘Three popes’: Where is Archbishop Gänswein?

Introducing the Jesuitical podcast from America Media. This week, while Colleen and Gerry are out, the Jesuitical hosts interview Hans Zollner, S.J. Father Zollner has dedicated his life to protecting children from the horrific crime of sexual abuse. A psychologist and Jesuit priest, he has guided the church’s efforts to bring healing to survivors and to prevent such abuse from happening again. Father Zollner meets regularly with survivors and as one of the organizers of the Vatican summit on sexual abuse in February helped to lift up their voices. To learn more about Jesuitical, visit www.Jesuiticalshow.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Introducing the Jesuitical podcast from America Media. This week, while Colleen and Gerry are out, the Jesuitical hosts interview Hans Zollner, S.J. Father Zollner has dedicated his life to protecting children from the horrific crime of sexual abuse. A psychologist and Jesuit priest, he has guided the church’s efforts to bring healing to survivors and to prevent such abuse from happening again. Father Zollner meets regularly with survivors and as one of the organizers of the Vatican summit on sexual abuse in February helped to lift up their voices. To learn more about Jesuitical, visit <a href="http://www.jesuiticalshow.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.Jesuiticalshow.org</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

BONUS: How this Jesuit leads the Vatican’s fight against sex abuse without losing faith

Last week, Pope Francis  appointed a woman to a top role in the Vatican’s Secretariat of State for the first time, while also upgrading that role from the department head level to the undersecretary level. On “Inside the Vatican” this week, Gerry and I take a look at these two decisions and what they reveal about Francis’ international priorities as well as his desire to include more women at leadership levels in the Vatican.  Then, we look forward to the upcoming election of a new dean of the College of Cardinals. When Cardinal Angelo Sodano’s resignation was accepted in December, Pope Francis announced that he hoped to make a few changes to the role, including imposing term limits and making the job a full-time position. Gerry and I examine the reasons behind these changes. We also give updates on several stories including last week’s controversy surrounding “From the Depths of Our Hearts,” Cardinal Robert Sarah’s book on priestly celibacy; U.S. Vice President Mike Pence’s upcoming meeting with Pope Francis; and when to expect Pope Francis’ follow-up document to the Amazon synod. Links from the show:   Pope Francis appoints a woman for the first time to senior role in the Vatican’s Secretariat of State  Pope Francis: “I will never grow tired of condemning every form of anti-Semitism”  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Last week, Pope Francis <a href="https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2020/01/15/pope-francis-appoints-woman-first-time-senior-role-vaticans-secretariat-state" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> appointed a woman to a top role</a> in the Vatican’s Secretariat of State for the first time, while also upgrading that role from the department head level to the undersecretary level. On “Inside the Vatican” this week, Gerry and I take a look at these two decisions and what they reveal about Francis’ international priorities as well as his desire to include more women at leadership levels in the Vatican.  Then, we look forward to the upcoming election of a new dean of the College of Cardinals. When Cardinal Angelo Sodano’s resignation was accepted in December, Pope Francis announced that he hoped to make a few changes to the role, including imposing term limits and making the job a full-time position. Gerry and I examine the reasons behind these changes. We also give updates on several stories including last week’s controversy surrounding “From the Depths of Our Hearts,” Cardinal Robert Sarah’s book on priestly celibacy; U.S. Vice President Mike Pence’s upcoming meeting with Pope Francis; and when to expect Pope Francis’ follow-up document to the Amazon synod. Links from the show: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2020/01/15/pope-francis-appoints-woman-first-time-senior-role-vaticans-secretariat-state" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Pope Francis appoints a woman for the first time to senior role in the Vatican’s Secretariat of State</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2020/01/20/pope-francis-i-will-never-grow-tired-condemning-every-form-anti-semitism" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Pope Francis: “I will never grow tired of condemning every form of anti-Semitism”</a></li> </ul> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Francis appoints woman to top role in Secretariat of State

This week on “Inside the Vatican,” Gerry and I talk briefly about the horrific fire at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. Then, we’ll update you on Pope Francis kissing the feet of South Sudanese leaders, and the importance of gestures like this one. We’ll also talk about a new letter from Pope Emeritus Benedict that addressed the sexual abuse crisis. We go through some of the questions that journalists are raising about the circumstances under which the letter was written and distributed. Finally, I ask Gerry to share one of my favorite stories from his new book on the conclave that elected Pope Francis. This episode was brought to you by the documentary “Hesburgh,” available nationwide April 26. Learn more at hesburghfilm.com.   Links:   Father James Martin: Where was God when Notre Dame was in flames?  Grieving the fire of Notre Dame during Holy Week Watch: Pope Francis kisses the feet of South Sudan leaders to beg for peace  Pope Benedict’s letter on sex abuse is not an attack on Francis (or Vatican II)  Exclusive: Inside the election of Pope Francis Gerry's book: Buy from Orbis Books |  Buy on Amazon   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on “Inside the Vatican,” Gerry and I talk briefly about the horrific fire at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. Then, we’ll update you on Pope Francis kissing the feet of South Sudanese leaders, and the importance of gestures like this one. We’ll also talk about a new letter from Pope Emeritus Benedict that addressed the sexual abuse crisis. We go through some of the questions that journalists are raising about the circumstances under which the letter was written and distributed. Finally, I ask Gerry to share one of my favorite stories from his new book on the conclave that elected Pope Francis. This episode was brought to you by the documentary “Hesburgh,” available nationwide April 26. Learn more at <a href="http://hesburghfilm.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">hesburghfilm.com</a>. Links: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2019/04/16/father-james-martin-where-was-god-when-notre-dame-was-flames" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Father James Martin: Where was God when Notre Dame was in flames?</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2019/04/15/grieving-fire-notre-dame-during-holy-week" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Grieving the fire of Notre Dame during Holy Week</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9G7iBkCD_VU" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Watch: Pope Francis kisses the feet of South Sudan leaders to beg for peace</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2019/04/11/pope-benedicts-letter-sex-abuse-not-attack-francis-or-vatican-ii" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Pope Benedict’s letter on sex abuse is not an attack on Francis (or Vatican II)</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2019/03/22/exclusive-inside-election-pope-francis" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Exclusive: Inside the election of Pope Francis</a></li> <li>Gerry's book: <a href="https://www.orbisbooks.com/the-election-of-pope-francis.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Buy from Orbis Books</a> | <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Election-Pope-Francis-Account-Conclave/dp/1626983194" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Buy on Amazon</a> </li> </ul> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Pope Benedict breaks his self imposed silence

With more countries shutting down nonessential businesses because of the  coronavirus, church leaders have  faced tough decisions about whether to keep churches open to the faithful or to close them to mitigate the spread of infections. This week, Pope Francis  weighed in after a Vatican cardinal announced that all of Rome’s churches would close. The pope prayed for pastors at his daily Mass the day after the announcement, saying, “Drastic measures are not always good. Therefore, we pray that the Holy Spirit might grant pastoral discernment to pastors so that they might perceive measures that might not leave the holy, faithful people of God alone.” Within a few hours, the decision was overturned, and instead, each pastor would decide whether to open his church. This week on “Inside the Vatican,” producer Colleen Dulle and Vatican correspondent Gerard O’Connell, both recording from home due to the pandemic, unpack the ways Pope Francis and other Vatican leaders have been navigating the balance between public health and pastoral closeness. The hosts discuss Pope Francis’ Mass intentions responding to current events like the migrant crisis and Italian prison riots, as well as the pope’s  pilgrimage through the empty streets of Rome, where he visited the icon and crucifix at the center of two famous plague-ending miracles. “This was a dramatic expression of faith in the midst of crisis,” Gerry said. Links from the show:   Coronavirus: News, Reflections, Analysis. What you need to know.  In Italy, church and state join together to fight coronavirus  Pope prays for pastors to find ways to minister amid pandemic  Vatican says public will not be admitted to papal Holy Week liturgies  Pope Francis prays in Rome churches asking God to rid the world of the coronavirus  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With more countries shutting down nonessential businesses because of the <a href="https://www.americamagazine.org/coronavirus-news-latest-reflections-analysis-what-you-need-know" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> coronavirus</a>, church leaders have <a href="https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2020/03/14/italy-church-and-state-join-together-fight-coronavirus" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> faced tough decisions</a> about whether to keep churches open to the faithful or to close them to mitigate the spread of infections. This week, Pope Francis <a href="https://www.americamagazine.org/politics-society/2020/03/13/pope-prays-pastors-find-ways-minister-amid-pandemic" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> weighed in</a> after a Vatican cardinal announced that all of Rome’s churches would close. The pope prayed for pastors at his daily Mass the day after the announcement, saying, “Drastic measures are not always good. Therefore, we pray that the Holy Spirit might grant pastoral discernment to pastors so that they might perceive measures that might not leave the holy, faithful people of God alone.” Within a few hours, the decision was overturned, and instead, each pastor would decide whether to open his church. This week on “Inside the Vatican,” producer Colleen Dulle and Vatican correspondent Gerard O’Connell, both recording from home due to the pandemic, unpack the ways Pope Francis and other Vatican leaders have been navigating the balance between public health and pastoral closeness. The hosts discuss Pope Francis’ Mass intentions responding to current events like the migrant crisis and Italian prison riots, as well as the pope’s <a href="https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2020/03/15/pope-francis-prays-rome-churches-asking-god-rid-world-coronavirus" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> pilgrimage through the empty streets</a> of Rome, where he visited the icon and crucifix at the center of two famous plague-ending miracles. “This was a dramatic expression of faith in the midst of crisis,” Gerry said. Links from the show: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.americamagazine.org/coronavirus-news-latest-reflections-analysis-what-you-need-know" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Coronavirus: News, Reflections, Analysis. What you need to know.</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2020/03/14/italy-church-and-state-join-together-fight-coronavirus" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> In Italy, church and state join together to fight coronavirus</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.americamagazine.org/politics-society/2020/03/13/pope-prays-pastors-find-ways-minister-amid-pandemic" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Pope prays for pastors to find ways to minister amid pandemic</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2020/03/15/vatican-says-public-will-not-be-admitted-papal-holy-week-liturgies" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Vatican says public will not be admitted to papal Holy Week liturgies</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2020/03/15/pope-francis-prays-rome-churches-asking-god-rid-world-coronavirus" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Pope Francis prays in Rome churches asking God to rid the world of the coronavirus</a></li> </ul> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Francis walks deserted streets of Rome

In the first special coronavirus update episode of “Inside the Vatican,” veteran Vatican reporter Gerard O’Connell and producer Colleen Dulle discuss Pope Francis’ unprecedented “urbi et orbi” blessing given Friday, March 27. Colleen spoke with Gerry just after Pope Francis blessed “the city and the world.” Pope Francis  spoke about how the world currently feels the way Jesus’ disciples felt when a storm threatened to flood their boat but Jesus stayed asleep. “We have realized that we are on the same boat, all of us fragile and disoriented, but at the same time important and needed, all of us called to row together, each of us in need of comforting the other,” the pope said. Earlier in the show, Colleen gives an update on the known coronavirus cases in Vatican City, including one priest who  lives in the same Vatican guesthouse as Pope Francis. Follow our new Twitter account: @InsdeVaticanPod Links from the show:   Facing the Covid-19 storm, put your faith in the Lord, Pope Francis tells Rome and the world  Read: Pope Francis’ Urbi et Orbi address on coronavirus and Jesus calming the storm Watch Pope Francis’ prayer service for the end of coronavirus  Italian priest at guesthouse where Pope Francis lives tests positive for coronavirus  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the first special coronavirus update episode of “Inside the Vatican,” veteran Vatican reporter Gerard O’Connell and producer Colleen Dulle discuss Pope Francis’ unprecedented “<a href="https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2020/03/27/facing-covid-19-storm-put-your-faith-lord-pope-francis-tells-rome-and-world" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">urbi et orbi</a>” blessing given Friday, March 27. Colleen spoke with Gerry just after Pope Francis blessed “the city and the world.” Pope Francis <a href="https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2020/03/27/read-pope-francis-urbi-et-orbi-address-coronavirus-and-jesus-calming-storm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> spoke about</a> how the world currently feels the way Jesus’ disciples felt when a storm threatened to flood their boat but Jesus stayed asleep. “We have realized that we are on the same boat, all of us fragile and disoriented, but at the same time important and needed, all of us called to row together, each of us in need of comforting the other,” the pope said. Earlier in the show, Colleen gives an update on the known coronavirus cases in Vatican City, including one priest who <a href="https://www.americamagazine.org/politics-society/2020/03/25/italian-priest-guesthouse-where-pope-francis-lives-tests-positive" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> lives in the same Vatican guesthouse</a> as Pope Francis. Follow our new Twitter account: <a href="https://twitter.com/InsdeVaticanPod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@InsdeVaticanPod</a> Links from the show: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2020/03/27/facing-covid-19-storm-put-your-faith-lord-pope-francis-tells-rome-and-world" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Facing the Covid-19 storm, put your faith in the Lord, Pope Francis tells Rome and the world</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2020/03/27/read-pope-francis-urbi-et-orbi-address-coronavirus-and-jesus-calming-storm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Read: Pope Francis’ Urbi et Orbi address on coronavirus and Jesus calming the storm</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JcUqLrbi9Cg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Watch Pope Francis’ prayer service for the end of coronavirus</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.americamagazine.org/politics-society/2020/03/25/italian-priest-guesthouse-where-pope-francis-lives-tests-positive" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Italian priest at guesthouse where Pope Francis lives tests positive for coronavirus</a></li> </ul> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Pope Francis’ ‘urbi et orbi’ prayer to end coronavirus

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