It was the pair’s first extended conversation, though Pope Francis is familiar with Father Martin’s work.
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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Who is going to the Amazon synod?
This week on “Inside the Vatican,” Gerry and I take a look at who has been invited to the synod on the Amazon region.
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Can Pope Francis’ critics swing the next conclave?
This week on “Inside the Vatican,” the hosts discuss new comments by the Superior General of the Society of Jesus about Pope Francis’ critics.
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Why is Pope Francis talking about schism? An inside look at the pope’s trip to Africa
Fresh off the papal flight, Gerry tells us if a schism may actually happen.
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Pope Francis chooses 13 new cardinals in the ‘Francis mold’
This week on “Inside the Vatican,” we update you on who Pope Francis has chosen to make cardinals next month, and why the Bolsonaro government is nervous about the Synod on the Amazon.
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What does the pope do on vacation?
This week on “Inside the Vatican,” we talk about some of the stories we’ll be keeping our eyes on over the next few months.
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What would married priests in the Amazon region mean for the church?
This week on Inside the Vatican, we take a look at a new document prepared for the synod on the Amazon region, which officially introduces the possibility of ordaining married men.
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Unpacking the Vatican’s document on gender identity
This week on “Inside the Vatican,” Gerry and Colleen unpack the most comprehensive Vatican document on gender identity yet.
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How did McCarrick get away with abuse under three different popes?
On this episode, Gerry and Colleen parse what we now know about each of the last three popes’ awareness of McCarrick’s case.
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Is Pope Francis a socialist?
Whenever Pope Francis discusses the economy, it sets off cries that the pope is a socialist or a communist.