Inside Lucetta Scaraffia’s resignation and Pope Francis’ election

by Inside the Vatican March 28, 2019

This week on “Inside the Vatican,” we look at why the staff of Women Church World resigned, and we give you a sneak peek into Gerry’s new book on the election of Pope Francis.

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How things are changing for women in the Vatican

by Inside the Vatican March 21, 2019

Gerry’s out this week, so instead of following our usual podcast format, we’re breaking out of the weekly news cycle to bring you an interview about a slow change that’s beginning for some really important people in the Vatican: Women.

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How are bishops being held accountable for abuse and cover up?

by Inside the Vatican March 14, 2019

This week on “Inside the Vatican,” Gerry and I update you on Australian Cardinal George Pell and several other high-profile cases of abuse. We’ll also talk about Pope Francis’ sixth anniversary as pope.

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Secret archives, Cardinal Pell and the slow progress of the sex abuse summit

by Inside the Vatican March 7, 2019

This week on “Inside the Vatican,” Gerry O’Connell and I update you on what has been happening since the sexual abuse summit.

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The Vatican sex abuse summit already includes some surprises

by Colleen Dulle February 22, 2019

The Vatican sex abuse summit already includes some surprises

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Will a new book hijack coverage of the sexual abuse summit?

by Inside the Vatican February 13, 2019

“In the Closet of the Vatican: Power, Homosexuality, Hypocrisy” is a salacious new 571-page book that is expected to be released on the first day of the Vatican’s summit on sexual abuse and the protection of minors.

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Unpacking Pope Francis’ historic trip to Abu Dhabi

by Inside the Vatican February 7, 2019

Gerry told me this week, “I think it’s difficult to convey the long-term consequences that could emerge from this visit.”

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Unpacking Pope Francis’ comments on married priests and Venezuela

by Inside the Vatican January 30, 2019

This week on “Inside the Vatican,” Gerry O’Connell and I update you on Pope Francis’ recent comments on the possibility of married priests, as well as on the current crisis in Venezuela.