Pope Francis hopes to visit Canada, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and South Sudan in July, with possible trips to Ukraine and Lebanon before that. But this past weekend, the pope struggled to move around during his trip to Malta.
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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Roundtable: Indigenous survivors of abuse on truth, reconciliation and the need for a papal apology
This week on “Inside the Vatican,” survivors explain their hopes for what healing can look like when the church and indigenous people face the truth together.
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Podcast: Pope Francis’ Roman Curia reform, explained
On this episode of “Inside the Vatican,” Gerard O’Connell and Colleen Dulle break down changes in the new constitution for the Curia in the context of Pope Francis’ vision of evangelization.
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Podcast: Pope Francis ‘hasn’t played all his cards yet’ on Ukraine war
On this episode of “Inside the Vatican,” veteran Vatican correspondent Gerard O’Connell and host Colleen Dulle discuss Pope Francis’ latest moves against the war in Ukraine.
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Should there be a pope emeritus? What Pope Benedict’s retirement says about future former popes
On this deep dive episode of “Inside the Vatican,” we examine the lessons from Benedict XVI’s post-papacy—and what needs to change to protect future popes who retire.
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Podcast: Can Pope Francis negotiate peace between Russia and Ukraine?
On this “Inside the Vatican” episode, Ricardo da Silva, S.J., standing in for Colleen Dulle, and veteran Vatican reporter Gerard O’Connell discuss the actions Pope Francis has taken in the days since Russian military forces invaded Ukraine.
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Podcast: Pope Francis and the war in Ukraine
On this “Inside the Vatican” episode, host Colleen Dulle and veteran Vatican correspondent Gerard O’Connell examine the religious aspects of the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
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Podcast: How Pope Francis’ reform of the doctrine office could spur new theological thinking
This week on “Inside the Vatican,” veteran Vatican correspondent Gerard O’Connell and host Colleen Dulle explain the changes to the C.D.F. and how they fit into Pope Francis’ larger goal of evangelization.
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Podcast: Is Pope Benedict’s request for forgiveness enough?
Although Benedict expresses regret that abuse happened on his watch, he does not take responsibility for any specific cases, and his lawyers maintain his innocence.
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Podcast: How Benedict XVI should respond to the German abuse report
This week on “Inside the Vatican,” host Colleen Dulle and veteran Vatican correspondent Gerard O’Connell discuss Gerry’s interview with Hans Zollner, S.J., a leading abuse prevention expert based at the Vatican.