On this week’s episode of “Inside the Vatican,” the hosts talk about why the pope chose this theme for his speech, who he spoke to, and how these Christmas addresses fit into the pope’s larger effort to reform the Roman curia.
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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Now that the ‘pontifical secret’ is abolished for abuse cases, what info will be public?
This week on “Inside the Vatican,” the hosts explain what information will now be available about these cases.
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Cardinal Tagle will head the Vatican’s new top office. What does he bring to the job?
On “Inside the Vatican,” the hosts talk about what Cardinal Tagle will bring to his new position.
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Why Pope Francis’ trip to Japan was ‘one for the history books’
This week on “Inside the Vatican,” the hosts recap the pope’s visit to Thailand and Japan, which Rome Correspondent Gerard O’Connell believes was “one for the history books.”
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Pope Francis to visit Japan, ‘the land of his dreams’
On “Inside the Vatican,” the hosts explore the political and social implications of Francis’ highly anticipated address against nuclear weapons in Nagasaki.
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Social justice and martyrdom: Unpacking Francis’ vision for evangelization
This week, Gerry and I examine the theme of martyrdom that has emerged repeatedly in recent weeks and how it relates to Pope Francis’ vision of evangelization.
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Are the Amazon bishops ready to become new martyrs?
The Amazon synod is finally over after approving its final document of suggestions for Pope Francis. This week on “Inside the Vatican,” the hosts unpack that document.
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Despite outside distractions, Amazon synod presses on
This week on “Inside the Vatican,” we devote an entire episode to the Amazon synod, which just entered its final week.
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Inside the relaxed atmosphere of the Amazon synod
This week on “Inside the Vatican,” the hosts explain how the Amazon synod is different from previous synods.
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Francis and Benedict stress loyalty in messages to new cardinals
This week on “Inside the Vatican,” Gerry explains how Pope Francis’ and Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI’s message of loyalty was received.