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America Media EventsJanuary 19, 2024

Panelists

  • James Martin, S.J., who was one of the synod delegates chosen by Pope Francis
  • Gerard O’Connell, America’s Vatican correspondent who has covered every synod since 1985
  • Colleen Dulle, host of the “Inside the Vatican” podcast, which recorded special interviews and episodes from Rome
  • Sebastian Gomes, America’s executive editor for audio and video who was also in Rome for the synod.

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