Prior to 1964, no pope had left Italy for 150 years. The advent of the 747 and long-haul flights enabled popes to finally visit the world, and the world to visit the pope.

This week on Inside the Vatican, Gerry and Ricardo discuss the new book by Cardinal Gerhard Müller which blasts Pope Francis and some of his actions, and Francis' upcoming trip to Africa.

Sometimes not getting to do the thing that you want can actually feel kind of wonderful, even luxurious.

Pope Francis has said that going on pilgrimage is “one of the people of God’s most eloquent expressions of faith.” Why?

During the pandemic, Matt Malone, S.J., e-biked and prayed around the perimeter of Manhattan—which happens to look almost exactly like the pattern of a rosary.

Officials in Vatican City are cautiously preparing protocols for reopening various sites to the public so that people will be safe from the coronavirus.