Colleen and Gerry also parse the pope’s comments on declining birth rates in Italy and address the politicization of the issue and the pope’s call for global economic reforms that promote and support the well-being of young families.
Inside the Vatican
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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Blessings and backlash: A conversation on ‘Fiducia Supplicans’
In this roundtable episode of “Inside the Vatican,” hosts Colleen Dulle and Gerard O’Connell, and America national correspondent Michael J. O’Loughlin dive into the reactions to “Fiducia Supplicans,” the Vatican’s declaration on same-sex blessings.
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A Vatican correspondent’s 2024 Pope Francis predictions
“Inside the Vatican” hosts Colleen Dulle and Gerard O’Connell discuss Pope Francis’ “State of the World” address and reveal some of his plans for 2024.
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Podcast: Cardinal Becciu’s trial and embezzlement conviction, explained
This week on Inside the Vatican, veteran Vatican correspondent Gerard O’Connell and host Colleen Dulle explain the financial scandal that led to the trial, the dramatic revelations that emerged throughout it, and what happens next—both to Cardinal Becciu and with Pope Francis’ financial and judicial reforms.
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Father James Martin on Vatican approval of blessing same-sex couples: ‘An early Christmas present’
“This is an early Christmas present for the Catholic Church and for so many people who have felt that God really isn’t accompanying them,” Father James Martin says on this episode of ‘Inside the Vatican.’
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Podcast: Understanding Pope Francis’ U.S. critics
In this episode of “Inside the Vatican,” host Colleen Dulle is joined by “Where Peter Is” editor Mike Lewis to discuss Pope Francis’ recent decisions on Cardinal Burke and Bishop Strickland.
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Podcast: Did Pope Francis really punish Cardinal Burke?
In this episode of “Inside the Vatican,” veteran Vatican correspondent Gerard O’Connell and host Colleen Dulle discuss the Pope’s health, his message on climate change and his decision to cut Cardinal Raymond Burke’s salary.
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Deep Dive: What just happened at the Synod on Synodality?
This deep dive episode of “Inside the Vatican” explains the key events and dynamics of the synod, combining recordings from synod events with a diverse selection of interviews, inviting you to “listen in” on this historic meeting.
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Understanding Pope Francis’ decision to remove Bishop Strickland
In this episode of “Inside the Vatican,” host Colleen Dulle and veteran Vatican correspondent Gerard O’Connell analyze Pope Francis’ headline-making decision to oust Bishop Joseph Strickland as the head of the Diocese of Tyler, Tex.
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How Pope Francis is responding to war in Israel and Palestine
“Francis’ immediate goal is a stop to the killing,” explains Gerry, which motivates the pope’s advocacy for a ceasefire, entry of humanitarian aid into Gaza and the release of all hostages being held by Hamas.