The influence of the Synod on Synodality for the conclave—and what the result of the conclave might mean for the future of synodality
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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At the conclave, politics and prayer come together. Is that a problem?
The cardinals have asked Catholics to pray for them and the conclave. What exactly should we be praying for? And should we be scandalized by the intermingling of politics and spirituality?
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Choosing a pope: What qualities the cardinals will look for in the conclave
Papabile: How do conclave watchers come up with their lists of the next pope—and should we trust them?
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Will the next pope be Italian? And the unfinished business of Francis’ papacy
America’s editors on the ground in Rome discuss the latest conclave news and the work that remain for whoever is elected as Pope Francis’ successor.
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Clarity, confusion and unity: the code words in the pre-conclave meetings
How “unity” and “clarity” are becoming buzzwords for reversing Pope Francis’ style of governance: a Conclave Podcast from America’s team in Rome
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The conclave is more than a referendum on Pope Francis
Listen to the first episode of a new daily podcast series by America magazine’s editors on the ground in Rome covering the conclave to elect the new pope.
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Deep Dive: Pope Francis has died. What happens next?
In this special deep-dive episode of Inside the Vatican, host Colleen Dulle guides listeners through the rituals, rules, and hidden dynamics that unfold when a pope dies.
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Remembering Pope Francis: an ‘Inside the Vatican’ roundtable
In this special Inside the Vatican roundtable, Gerard O’Connell and Colleen Dulle join producer, Ricardo da Silva, S.J., for a heartfelt conversation about the life, legacy and final days of a pope who changed the church—and them.
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All Christian churches celebrate Easter on the same day this year. Is a common date on the horizon?
This special deep dive episode of “Inside the Vatican” unravels what made the Council of Nicaea groundbreaking 1,700 years ago and explores how it continues to impact Christian life today.
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Podcast: Pope Francis says he is ‘healing’ in body and soul
In this episode of “Inside the Vatican,” host Colleen Dulle and veteran Vatican correspondent Gerard O’Connell walk us through the pontiff’s recovery, including “slight improvements” in his speech.