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Pope Leo’s surprise appointment to lead the Vatican bishops’ office
30 september 2025 · 16 min
Pope Leo made a surprise appointment to fill the position he left behind as Prefect for the Vatican’s Dicastery for Bishops, the office that vets and recommends candidates to lead dioceses around the world. The man he chose, Archbishop Filippo Iannone, age 67, is an Italian bishop and member of the Carmelite Order. He was not, per Vatican correspondent Gerard O’Connell, among the names circulated before the appointment was made. Lees meer
In this short episode of “Inside the Vatican”—abbreviated because of a forthcoming deep dive episode—Colleen and Gerry discuss Archbishop Iannone’s background and what he may bring to this influential Vatican role.
Links from the show:
Pope Leo makes a surprise pick for his first major Vatican appointment
Deep Dive: Inside the top secret process of appointing a Catholic bishop
King Charles III to make delayed state visit to Vatican 6 months after death of Pope Francis
NYC choir performs at the Vatican for Pope Leo—in his own words
Credits:
Producer: Ricardo da Silva, SJ
Audio engineering and video editing: Kevin Christopher Robles
Executive producer: Sebastian Gomes
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The Vatican's 'trial of the century' dramatically re-opens
25 september 2025 · 35 min
As protests for Gaza shut down ports, schools and transit services in Italy this week, Pope Leo spoke again about the Holy Land, on Sunday greeting representatives from various Catholic groups that are “engaged in works of solidarity with the people of the Gaza Strip.” This week on Inside the Vatican, co-hosts and Vatican correspondents Gerard O’Connell and Colleen Dulle discuss Pope Leo’s comments on Gaza both on Sunday and in his first major interview with Crux’s Elise Allen. They analyze Leo’s hesitance to name the conflict a genocide and discuss a Vatican News editorial that laid out the Holy See’s position on peace in the region. Lees meer
In the second part of the show, the hosts give an update on the Vatican’s “trial of the century,” a sprawling financial trial that opened dramatically this week in the Vatican’s appeals court.
Links from the show:
How Pope Leo plans to govern the church: From Rome to China to Gaza
Why you should pay attention to the Vatican News editorial on Palestine
Defense in Vatican ‘trial of the century’ asks prosecutor to recuse himself for questionable conduct
Pope Leo asks Catholics to pray the rosary for peace every day in October
Credits:
Production, engineering and video editing: Kevin Christopher Robles
Executive producer: Sebastian Gomes
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Pope Leo XIV gives his first interview
18 september 2025 · 46 min
Andrea Bocelli and Pharrell Williams hosted an unprecedented pop concert in St. Peter’s Square on Saturday night, Sept. 13, the eve of Pope Leo XIV’s 70th birthday. This week on “Inside the Vatican,” America Vatican correspondents Gerard O’Connell and Colleen Dulle discuss the concert, the Pope Leo’s birthday, and excerpts from his first major papal interview. Lees meer
The hosts discuss Pope Leo’s comments on his American and Peruvian identity, synodality, polarization and the role of the Holy See as both a mediator and a voice for peace.
Links from the show:
Leo turns 70: What it means to have a (relatively) young pope
How do popes celebrate their birthdays? Pizza, parties and puppies
Pope Leo receives credentials of U.S. ambassador to the Holy See
Pope Leo calls out billionaires and income inequality in first interview
From Chicago to Chiclayo to Rome: The Global Social Vision of Pope Leo XIV
The unlikely hip-hop duo performing at a historic Vatican concert
Pope Leo expresses his ‘profound closeness’ to the people of Gaza as Israeli ground invasion begins
Credits:
Production, engineering and video editing: Kevin Christopher Robles
Executive producer: Sebastian Gomes
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The Canonizations of Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati
11 september 2025 · 42 min
This week on “Inside the Vatican,” America Vatican correspondents Gerard O’Connell and Colleen Dulle discuss the canonization of Sts. Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati. Gerry shares the sense of renewal he sees in the church given the popularity of these saints among young Catholics, and Colleen asks about some of the political and financial considerations in the saint-making process. Lees meer
In the second half of the show, Colleen and Gerry discuss the “official-unofficial” nature of the LGBT Jubilee, which brought LGBT Catholics from around the world to Rome for a pilgrimage through the Holy Door at St. Peter’s Basilica.
Links from the show
Pope Leo XIV declares Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati saints in a celebration of youthful devotion
On the ground for the canonization of Saints Acutis and Frassati: Crowds, communion and Cheez-Its
Deep Dive: How are saints made in the Catholic Church? Inside the long, complicated and expensive process
LGBTQ Catholics process through Holy Door at St. Peter’s
Credits
Production and engineering: Kevin Christopher Robles
Executive producer: Sebastian Gomes
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Pope Leo meets James Martin, SJ; discusses LGBT ministry
5 september 2025 · 45 min
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This week, America’s Senior Vatican Correspondent Gerard O’Connell and Vatican Correspondent Colleen Dulle unpack two significant meetings Pope Leo XIV held this week: One with their colleague the Rev. James Martin, S.J., and the other with Israeli President Isaac Herzog. Gerry and Colleen reveal the significance of seemingly small details like the inclusion of Father Martin’s meeting on the Vatican’s daily bulletin and the disagreement between the Holy See and Israel over whether or not the pope invited the president.
In the second half of the show, Colleen and Gerry trade places, as Gerry interviews Colleen about her recently-released book, Struck Down, Not Destroyed: Keeping the Faith as a Vatican Reporter (Image, 2025). The two reflect on their very different experiences of the Catholic church and Colleen reflects on what has kept her in the church while covering distressing stories.
Links from the show:
Pope Leo and Israel’s president discuss ‘tragic situation in Gaza’ in private audience
Israeli president Herzog to visit Pope Leo at Vatican
Pope Leo meets with Father James Martin, seen as a sign of support for ministry with L.G.B.T.Q. Catholics
Father James Martin: Pope Leo’s message for LGBTQ Catholics
Excerpt: A Vatican reporter on keeping the faith amid the Catholic Church’s scandals
Struck Down, Not Destroyed: Keeping the Faith as a Vatican Reporter by Colleen Dulle
Credits:
Production and engineering: Kevin Christopher Robles
Executive producer: Sebastian Gomes
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Who is Pope Leo XIV | Part III: From Peru to the papacy
10 juli 2025 · 41 min
Father Robert Prevost, O.S.A., has long been recognized as a bridge builder—a pastor who listens deeply, builds consensus, and seeks unity without imposing authority. In the third and final episode of our first-ever “Inside the Vatican” Deep Dive series on Pope Leo XIV, we follow his extraordinary journey—from his early years as pastor and formator in northern Peru to the chair of St. Peter. Lees meer
Pope Leo’s ministry in Peru was marked by his dedication to empowering lay leaders and nurturing vibrant communities amid challenging circumstances. After returning to the United States, he served briefly as provincial of the Augustinians in the Midwest before being elected prior general, leading the order worldwide from Rome for over a decade. During this time, his bridge-building leadership caught the attention of Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio, who would later become Pope Francis.
In 2014, Pope Francis appointed Prevost as bishop of Chiclayo, Peru, where he served for eight years. Before ultimately calling him back to Rome in 2023 to lead the Dicastery for Bishops, Francis made him a cardinal and then elevated him to cardinal-bishop—the highest rank in the College of Cardinals—paving the way for his election as Pope Leo XIV.
Many pin their hopes on him to renew a polarized church. Studying Robert Francis Prevost—as a priest and canon lawyer, Augustinian prior general, bishop, cardinal, and Vatican prefect—reveals who he has become, what his priorities might be, and how he may choose to lead the Catholic Church’s 1.4 billion faithful today.
In this episode, you’ll hear from:
Arthur Purcaro, O.S.A. – Augustinian priest who worked with Pope Leo XIV in Peru and later served on his order’s leadership council when Prevost was Prior General.
Christopher White – Author of Pope Leo XIV: Inside the Conclave and the Dawn of a New Papacy (Loyola Press, 2025) and former Vatican correspondent for National Catholic Reporter.
Emilce Cuda – Argentine theologian and Secretary of the Pontific…
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Who is Pope Leo XIV | Part II: Ministry amid terror in Peru
9 juli 2025 · 29 min
Father Robert Prevost’s early years in Peru shaped his ministry and vision for the church—but few know the brutal reality he encountered there in the 1980s and 1990s. Lees meer
In this second episode of our “Inside the Vatican” Deep Dive series on Pope Leo XIV, we follow the future pope to northern Peru. He first served in Chulucanas as a canon lawyer, helping establish the new diocese after its elevation from an apostolic prelature. Following a brief return to Rome to defend his doctoral thesis, he came back to Peru as a formator for diocesan and Augustinian seminarians and as a pastor in Trujillo. There, he and his fellow Augustinians ministered amid escalating violence and an approaching dictatorship—an experience that shaped the man who now leads the global Catholic Church.
Peru in the late 1980s and early 90s was torn by conflict but also strangely alive with hope. The Shining Path (Sendero Luminoso) and MRTA (Movimiento Revolucionario Túpac Amaru), two violent rebel groups, terrorized communities while economic collapse paved the way for Alberto Fujimori’s authoritarian rule. Amid it all, Father Prevost and the Augustinians in Northern Peru pioneered a new model of parish life.
They opened a formation house for young men discerning religious life with the order and helped staff parishes, establishing new chapels and parish communities. They divided sprawling parishes into small zones led by lay teams responsible for prayer, outreach and community life. Two women who worked with him describe how this model empowered the local community. His ministry in Peru didn’t just shape parish structures; it shaped him—teaching him to lead with humility, courage and deep concern for the marginalized.
In this episode, you’ll hear from:
- John Lydon, O.S.A. – Augustinian priest and friend of Pope Leo, with whom he served in parish and formation ministry in Trujillo, Peru
- Socorro Cassaro Novoa – Lay leader from the Monserrate community in Trujillo, Peru, where Pope Leo helped …
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Who is Pope Leo XIV | Part I: From Chicago’s South Side to Augustinian Priest
8 juli 2025 · 30 min
No one expected a pope from the U.S. In this first-ever “Inside the Vatican” Deep Dive series, those who know him best reveal who Pope Leo XIV—“the American pope”—really is. Lees meer
Across three episodes, we trace his vocation from Chicago’s South Side through his formative years as an Augustinian friar in the Midwest; training as a canon lawyer in Rome; early ministry in Peru as canon lawyer, priest and formator of future friars and diocesan priests; leadership of the Augustinian Order worldwide; a return to Peru as bishop; and, finally, to the Vatican—first as cardinal and now as pope.
In this first episode, host Colleen Dulle takes listeners from the electrifying moment of his announcement as Pope Leo XIV to a discovery uncovered by a genealogist in New Orleans: just two generations ago, census records listed his family as “Black” or “mulatto,” revealing deep Louisiana roots and a history of enslavement.
But we consider far more than his family tree. We hear about his childhood, seminary years shaped by Vatican II and insights from his brothers and friends in the Augustinian Order that reveal the deep-listening, community-focused approach that defined the ministry of the man then known as Robert Prevost.
In this episode, you’ll hear from:
- Jari C. Honora, genealogist and family historian at the Historic New Orleans Collection
- Dianne Bergant, C.S.A., Professor Emerita of Old Testament Studies at Catholic Theological Union in Chicago, who taught Pope Leo.
- John Merkelis, O.S.A., Augustinian priest and lifelong friend of Pope Leo
- Arthur Purcaro, O.S.A., Augustinian priest, friend and missionary who worked alongside him in Trujillo, Peru
And don’t forget to come back for the next two episodes in this series.
Read: "Who is Pope Leo? 5 surprising things I learned while reporting on Robert Prevost," by Colleen Dulle: https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2025/07/10/who-pope-leo-robert-prevost-251107
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After U.S. bombings on Iran, Pope Leo calls for diplomacy over destruction
26 juni 2025 · 36 min
Following U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, Pope Leo renewed his persistent plea for peace—condemning escalating violence and urging diplomacy over destruction. This week on “Inside the Vatican,” Colleen Dulle and Gerard O’Connell discuss his appeals for an end to war since his election and his unexpected remarks at the premiere of a play about journalist Paola Ugaz, who exposed abuse in Sodalitium Christianae Vitae, a powerful Peruvian lay group suppressed by Pope Francis earlier this year. They also preview Pope Leo’s upcoming retreat to Castel Gandolfo, reviving a papal tradition for rest, reflection and planning. Lees meer
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Pope Leo’s call for peace—and a (video) appearance in Chicago
19 juni 2025 · 31 min
Pope Leo appeals for “reason and responsibility” amid rising tensions between Israel and Iran—and lights up the jumbotron in Chicago. This week on “Inside the Vatican,” hosts Colleen Dulle and Gerry O’Connell report on the pope’s plea for peace and his message to 30,000 faithful at Rate Field, where he urged them to be “beacons of hope” in a divided world. Lees meer
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Roundtable: Pope Leo XIV, AI ethics, sexual abuse crisis reforms, Vatican–China relations
12 juni 2025 · 37 min
We pause our usual “Inside the Vatican” weekly format to continue the conversation from America Media’s subscriber-only Conclave Debrief event this past Monday, June 9. Hosts Colleen Dulle, Gerard O’Connell, and producer Ricardo da Silva respond to subscriber questions about Pope Leo XIV and the recent conclave. Lees meer
Gerard compares this conclave with the 2013 election of Pope Francis, highlighting what made it unique. Colleen shares her firsthand experience covering a conclave live from the Vatican for the first time, while Ricardo reflects on the surprising surge in secular media coverage and growing interest in the papacy both in the U.S. and at St. Peter’s. They also answer questions about Pope Leo’s early warnings on artificial intelligence, the urgent need for structural reforms to address the sexual abuse crisis with a focus on survivors, and how his background may shape Vatican-China diplomacy going forward.
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Not Francis 2.0: Cardinals’ first impressions of Pope Leo XIV
5 juni 2025 · 34 min
Gerard O’Connell shares insights from his interviews with seven cardinal-electors about why they chose Pope Leo XIV: a missionary with a global outlook, a leader known for deep listening, a promoter of synodality, and someone they found deeply credible. We also cover Pope Leo’s first priestly ordinations in Rome, where he urged new priests to live “lives that are known, lives that can be read, lives that are credible.” At the Jubilee Mass for Families, he said, “We must be prepared to defend the family.” Though some saw this as signaling a return to a firmer stance, this is a teaching popes in living memory have always upheld. Plus, Pope Leo blesses riders of the Giro d’Italia as the race passes through the Vatican Gardens. Lees meer
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Leo XIV greets Vatican employees with humility, warmth—and a €500 bonus
30 mei 2025 · 33 min
Pope Leo XIV met with 5,000 Vatican employees this week, thanking them for their dedication and recognizing their role as the Vatican’s “institutional memory.” To acknowledge their extra work during the papal transition, he surprised them with a €500 bonus. We discuss what this gesture reveals about his leadership style and efforts to boost staff morale. We also recap his packed Sunday schedule: his installation at St. John Lateran, prayers at Pope Francis’s tomb and before the Salus Populi Romani icon, and a meeting with the mayor of Rome. Plus: his renewed calls for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and release of humanitarian aid, Vatican efforts to mediate peace in the Russia-Ukraine war, and the launch of the Vatican’s redesigned website. Lees meer
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The opening message of Pope Leo XIV’s papacy
22 mei 2025 · 33 min
A week into the papacy of Pope Leo XIV—the first U.S.-born pope—hosts Colleen Dulle and Gerard O’Connell take stock of the emerging contours and dimensions of his leadership. They begin with his private meeting with U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance and what it might suggest about his diplomatic approach amid tensions between the Vatican and the U.S. over issues like migration and climate. They then turn to his emotional inauguration Mass, where the pope quoted St. Augustine, received the woolen pallium and fought back tears as the Fisherman’s Ring was placed on his finger. Finally, they consider how his early private audiences, formal speeches and video messages suggest a papacy in continuity with Pope Francis, yet possibly distinguished by a more scripted, deliberate style and a gift for expressing ideas with arresting elegance. One phrase he has already repeated might offer a defining glimpse into his papal politic: “disarmed and disarming.” Lees meer
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What Pope Leo’s first days tell us about his priorities
12 mei 2025 · 33 min
Welcome to America magazine’s Conclave Podcast. Our editors are on the ground in Rome covering the first days of Leo XIV’s historic papacy. Lees meer
Today, Pope Leo met with members of the Vatican press corps and the thousands of other media in Rome covering his election, telling them to be peacemakers and calling for the release of all imprisoned journalists.
On our final episode recorded in Rome, the team discusses:
How Pope Leo related to the media, and the importance of his message of peace and truth in a world threatened by war and the rise of A.I.
Pope Leo’s meeting with the College of Cardinals on Saturday, in which he signaled that he would continue the work started by Pope Francis
Pope Leo’s “honeymoon” period—and the opposition he will inevitably face
This episode features:
Sebastian Gomes, America’s executive editor of audio and video
Gerard O’Connell, America’s Vatican correspondent
Ashley McKinless, executive editor and co-host of America’s “Jesuitical” podcast
Links from the show:
Pope Leo XIV calls for the release of imprisoned journalists, tells media to be peacemakers
Full text: Pope Leo XIV’s address to the media
Pope Leo XIV’s message to the cardinals: Vatican II and Pope Francis are here to stay
Full text: Pope Leo XIV’s first formal address to the College of Cardinals
Interview: Chicago’s Cardinal Cupich on why the cardinals chose Pope Leo XIV
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Pope Leo XIV is an Augustinian friar. Here's what that means
11 mei 2025 · 23 min
Welcome to America magazine’s Conclave Podcast. In this episode, the team discusses the Augustinian (and American) roots of Pope Leo XIV. Lees meer
They discuss:
Pope Leo XIV is an alum of Villanova University. What’s the atmosphere is like on campus right now?
The Augustinian roots of Pope Leo: the intellectual, spiritual and social principles that will lead his ministry
How poverty, chastity and obedience are a path to freedom and joy
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Links from the show:
Pope Leo XIV’s first Sunday blessing: Appeals for peace, vocations and happy Mother’s Day.
Full text: Pope Leo XIV’s first formal address to the College of Cardinals
Pope Leo XIV’s message to the cardinals: Vatican II and Pope Francis are here to stay
Pope Leo XIV: What to expect in the coming days
Full text: Pope Leo XIV’s first homily
Who was Pope Leo XIII?
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What Pope Leo XIV’s speedy election means for the Catholic Church
9 mei 2025 · 25 min
Welcome to America magazine’s Conclave Podcast. In this episode, veteran Vatican reporter Gerard O'Connell speaks to Colleen Dulle and Sam Sawyer, SJ about the unexpectedly quick election of Pope Leo XIV, who was elected on the fourth ballot in the conclave. Lees meer
They discuss:
What the speedy election tell us about the conclave?
Why a pope from the U.S. was thought to be "impossible", and why it happened anyway.
Analyzing Leo XIV's first address to the world and homily to the cardinals.
Who was Leo XIII? Who is Leo XIV in light of his legacy?
Leo XIV was once a poor missionary in Peru and a capable administrator on a global stage
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Links from the show:
Pope Leo XIV: What to expect in the coming days
Full text: Pope Leo XIV’s first homily
Who was Pope Leo XIII?
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Habemus papam! The first American pope is elected
9 mei 2025 · 21 min
Welcome to the America magazine conclave podcast. We are thrilled to join the church in welcoming Pope Leo XIV! Lees meer
Our team was just in St. Peter’s Square for the historic election, and we’re here with first reactions and some important details about the life and ministry of the missionary Augustinian friar turned pope: the now former-Cardinal Robert F. Prevost.
Links from the show:
Robert Francis Prevost elected first American pope
Peru rejoices for their former bishop: Pope Leo XIV
Prepare to be surprised by the next pope
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There's only one thing left for Catholics to do: pray.
8 mei 2025 · 24 min
Do we really trust the Holy Spirit to guide the election of a pope? What does that trust feel like? Are we hopeful or fearful for what is to come? Why does it feel so hard to pray in Rome sometimes? Lees meer
The cardinals have asked for our prayers repeatedly in the run-up to the conclave. While they are sequestered away on the second day of conclave, Sebastian Gomes, Ashley McKinless, Zac Davis and J.D. Long García talk about what their prayer has been like while covering the lead-up to the conclave.
Read more:
Conclave watch: Which cardinals are likely contenders?
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Black smoke on first vote. But what happens after a pope is elected?
7 mei 2025 · 43 min
Welcome to America magazine’s Conclave Podcast. Our editors are on the ground in Rome covering the conclave to elect the next pope. Lees meer
In today’s episode from Rome, the team discusses:
The protocols being followed by the cardinals in conclave
The “habemus papam” moment, what the pope wears and other telling symbolic gestures
What happens in the days immediately following the election of a pope?
This episode features:
Sam Sawyer, S.J., America’s editor in chief
Colleen Dulle, co-host of America’s “Inside the Vatican” podcast
David Gibson, director of Fordham University’s Center for Religion and Culture
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Links from the show:
Cardinal Re’s pre-conclave homily: ‘Love is the only force capable of changing the world.’
Conclave: Everything you need to know about electing a new pope
What time will we see black or white smoke? Past conclaves give clues.
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Where the cardinals stand one day before the conclave
6 mei 2025 · 33 min
Welcome to America magazine’s Conclave Podcast. In today’s episode from Rome, the team discusses the frontrunners entering the conclave, and explains how the voting could quickly confirm papabile lists or pivot to an unexpected candidate. Lees meer
Featuring:
Gerard O’Connell, America’s Vatican correspondent and author of The Election of Pope Francis: An Inside Account of the Conclave that Changed History
Colleen Dulle, co-host of the “Inside the Vatican” podcast
Sam Sawyer, S.J., editor in chief of America
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What happens inside a conclave? Everything you need to know.
5 mei 2025 · 1 uur 8 min
Welcome to America magazine’s Conclave Podcast. Our editors are on the ground in Rome covering the conclave to elect the next pope. Lees meer
In today’s episode from Rome, the team discusses:
Final preparations for the conclave, including additional meetings for the cardinals
President Trump’s A.I. pope image
Covering the conclave for secular media, with NPR’s Scott Detrow
The quirky procedures and protocols of the conclave, with Religion News Service’s Thomas Reese, S.J.
This episode features:
Ashley McKinless, executive editor and co-host of America’s “Jesuitical” podcast
Zac Davis, director of digital strategy and co-host of America’s “Jesuitical” podcast
Scott Detrow, weekend host of “All Things Considered,” and a co-host of the “Consider This” podcast.
Thomas Reese, S.J., senior analyst at Religion News Service
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Links from the show:
Conclave: Everything you need to know about electing a new pope
‘God is not mocked’: US Catholic leaders criticize Trump’s AI pope meme
The conclave is a referendum on synodality
Interview: Cardinal Müller on if Pope Francis was a heretic and what he wants in the next pope
The pope is not the point
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Will the next pope embrace synodality–or reject it?
3 mei 2025 · 1 uur 2 min
Welcome to America magazine’s Conclave Podcast. Our editors are on the ground in Rome covering the conclave to elect the next pope. Lees meer
In today’s episode from Rome, the team discusses:
The security measures being taken at Casa Santa Marta, where the cardinal electors will stay during the conclave, including lock inspections and sealed windows
The history and recent rise of betting on who will be the next pope, as well as Fantasy Football-style apps for building your conclave team
The influence of the Synod on Synodality for the conclave—and what the result of the conclave might mean for the future of synodality
This episode features:
Sebastian Gomes, America’s executive editor of audio and video
Colleen Dulle, co-host of America’s “Inside the Vatican” podcast
Ashley McKinless, executive editor and co-host of America’s “Jesuitical” podcast
Anna Rowlands, a professor of theology at Durham University
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Links from the show:
The conclave is a referendum on synodality
Over $10 million in bets placed on who will be the next pope
Vatican guesthouse secured and sealed ahead of secret papal election
Interview: Cardinal Müller on if Pope Francis was a heretic and what he wants in the next pope
Hong Kong’s Jesuit Cardinal Chow on the conclave, the next pope and Francis’ legacy
How will the next pope strengthen safeguards against sex abuse?
Pope Francis and the future of Catholic moral theology
Is it time for the second Latin American pope?
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At the conclave, politics and prayer come together. Is that a problem?
2 mei 2025 · 43 min
Welcome to America magazine’s Conclave Podcast. Our editors are on the ground in Rome covering the conclave to elect the next pope. Lees meer
In today’s episode from Rome, the team discusses:
The latest conclave news, including the installation of the chimney of the roof of the Sistine Chapel and how many cardinals have arrived in Rome
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?
This episode features:
James Martin, S.J., America’s editor at large and founder of Outreach
Colleen Dulle, co-host of America’s “Inside the Vatican” podcast
Zac Davis, director of digital strategy and co-host of America’s “Jesuitical” podcast
J.D. Long García, senior editor at America
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Links from the show:
Vatican firefighters install a chimney on the roof of the Sistine Chapel for the conclave
With five days before the conclave, all but four cardinal electors are in Rome
The prayer Rome needs right now: Come, Holy Spirit.
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Choosing a pope: What qualities the cardinals will look for in the conclave
1 mei 2025 · 39 min
Welcome to America magazine’s Conclave Podcast. Our editors are on the ground in Rome covering the conclave to elect the next pope. Lees meer
In today’s episode from Rome, the team discusses:
Cardinal Beniamino Stella’s stunning attack on Pope Francis in Wednesday’s general congregation meeting of the College of Cardinals
The “election” of a new bishop in mainland China—while the chair of St. Peter is empty
Papabile: How do conclave watchers come up with their lists of the next pope (and should we trust them?)
This episode features:
Sebastian Gomes, America’s executive editor of audio and video
Colleen Dulle, co-host of America’s “Inside the Vatican” podcast
Ashley McKinless, executive editor and co-host of America’s “Jesuitical” podcast
Zac Davis, director of digital strategy and co-host of America’s “Jesuitical” podcast
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Links from the show:
Backer of Cardinal Parolin attacks Pope Francis’ push for lay involvement in church governance
The new pope: How journalists (and cardinals) come up with their list of candidates
Designers up in arms over Pope Francis’ tombstone
Despite the death of Pope Francis, auxiliary bishop elected in Shanghai
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Will the next pope be Italian? And the unfinished business of Francis’ papacy
30 april 2025 · 36 min
Welcome to America magazine’s Conclave Podcast. Our editors are on the ground in Rome covering the conclave to elect the next pope. Lees meer
In today’s episode from Rome, the team discusses:
President Donald Trump’s choice for pope
The latest from the cardinal pre-conclave meetings
The question: Will the next pope be an Italian?
The unfinished business of Pope Francis’ papacy, including: synodality, fighting sexual abuse, reforming Vatican governance and an ecumenical trip to Turkey on the anniversary of the Council of Nicaea
This episode features:
Sam Sawyer, S.J., America’s editor in chief
Sebastian Gomes, America’s executive editor of audio and video
Colleen Dulle, co-host of America’s “Inside the Vatican” podcast
Ashley McKinless, executive editor and co-host of America’s “Jesuitical” podcast
Zac Davis, director of digital strategy and co-host of America’s “Jesuitical” podcast
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Links from the show:
Cardinals say they are expecting a short conclave
Watch: Trump jokes he’d ‘like to be Pope’
Synodality—and ‘controversial’ issues—are here to stay: Takeaways from the Synod’s final document
The four signs of a truly synodal church
Pope Francis issues new rules for accountability and response to allegations of sexual abuse
Pope Francis’ new sex abuse rules are a revolution for the Catholic Church
Vatican to consider classifying ‘spiritual abuse’ as new Catholic crime
With Pope Francis’ reform of the Roman Curia, nine years of work is coming to fruition
Podcast: Pope Francis’ Roman Curia reform, explained
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Clarity, Confusion, Unity: Unpacking the conclave’s code words
29 april 2025 · 56 min
Welcome to America magazine’s Conclave Podcast. Our editors are on the ground in Rome covering the conclave to elect the next pope. Lees meer
In today’s episode, the team discusses:
- The controversial presence at the pre-conclave meetings of Cardinal Becciu, convicted of embezzlement, and Cardinal Cipriani, who was sanctioned by the Vatican for alleged sexual abuse
- The topics emerging in the cardinals’ secret meetings
- How “unity” and “clarity” are becoming buzzwords for reversing Francis’ style of governance
This episode features:
- Sebastian Gomes, America’s executive editor of audio and video
- Colleen Dulle, co-host of America’s “Inside the Vatican” podcast
- Gerard O’Connell, Vatican correspondent and co-host of America’s “Inside the Vatican” podcast
- Ashley McKinless, executive editor and co-host of America’s “Jesuitical” podcast
- Zac Davis, director of digital strategy and co-host of America’s “Jesuitical” podcast
- Sam Sawyer, S.J., America’s editor in chief
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Links from the show:
- What Pope Francis taught us: Church teaching finds clarity and power in acts of mercy
- Cardinal Becciu will not participate in conclave following dispute over right to vote
- As Cardinals Prepare to Elect a Pope, One Motto Is ‘Unity.’ That’s Divisive.
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The Conclave is more than a referendum on Pope Francis
28 april 2025 · 38 min
America Magazine’s editors are on the ground in Rome covering the conclave to elect the next pope. As part of the coverage, the team is producing a new podcast episode every day and releasing it on Inside the Vatican and Jesuitical. Lees meer
In today’s episode, the team discusses:
- The funeral of Pope Francis
- The cardinal’s decision to start the conclave on May 7
- The College of Cardinals by the numbers
- How the conclave is (and isn’t) a referendum on Pope Francis’ pontificate
Hosted by Sebastian Gomes, America’s executive editor of audio and video, and featuring commentary from “Inside the Vatican” co-hosts Colleen Dulle and Gerard O’Connell, Jesuitical hosts Zac Davis and Ashley McKinless, editor in chief Sam Sawyer, SJ, editor at large James Martin, SJ, and senior editor J.D. Long García.
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Links:
- Conclave to elect a new pope will start on May 7
- The three surprises of Pope Francis’ funeral
- Mourners from around the world flock to Rome to say goodbye to ‘pope of the people’
- Father James Martin: Don’t be afraid of the conclave—or the next pope
- The papal transition: What you need to know
- Cardinal Becciu will not participate in conclave following dispute over right to vote
- The prayer Rome needs right now: Come, Holy Spirit.
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Deep Dive: The Pope Has Died. What Happens Next?
24 april 2025 · 33 min
Pope Francis—the first Jesuit and Latin American pope—has died. Lees meer
As 1.4 billion Catholics begin mourning the loss of their pastor, and the world grieves one of its most prominent spiritual leaders, the Church remembers the pope who saw himself not only as the bishop of Rome, but as a parish priest to the whole world.
Now, a momentous process begins in Rome: the funeral, the mourning rites, and the election of a new pope.
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—from the certification of his death and the breaking of the papal ring to the solemn gathering of cardinals from around the world, and the quiet conversations that begin among them as they prepare to discern who will lead the church into its next chapter.
These cardinals will soon enter the conclave—the oldest surviving method of leadership selection in the world. Held beneath Michelangelo’s frescoes in the Sistine Chapel, the conclave is a spiritual event wrapped in secrecy and tradition. There, 135 cardinal electors, bound by oath and guided by prayer, will choose the next successor of Peter.
You’ll hear from:
John Thavis, veteran Vatican journalist and former Rome bureau chief for Catholic News Service, and author of The Vatican Diaries
Anne Thompson, NBC News’ Chief Environmental Affairs Correspondent, who has long reported on the Catholic Church
Gerard O’Connell, veteran Vatican correspondent for America magazine, co-host of Inside the Vatican, and author of The Election of Pope Francis: An Inside Story of the Conclave That Changed History
Join us as we explore the sacred traditions and profound moments that shape a papal transition—and gain unique insight into the process of choosing the next leader of the Catholic Church.
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Links for further reading
Pope Francis, trailblazing Jesuit…
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Remembering Francis: A roundtable with Colleen, Gerry and Ricardo
23 april 2025 · 35 min
“We’ve lost a friend on earth—and gained one in heaven,” says Gerard O’Connell as he mourns Pope Francis. In this special Inside the Vatican roundtable, recorded the day after the pope’s death, hosts Gerard O’Connell and Colleen Dulle join their producer, Ricardo da Silva, S.J., for a heartfelt conversation about the life, legacy and final days of a pope who changed the Catholic Church—and changed them. Lees meer
Gerry, who perhaps knew Francis more as a friend than as pope—having shared a personal bond for more than two decades, and whose children were baptized by him—recalls the last time he saw him alive: Easter Sunday, riding through the crowds in his popemobile. “That’s my last image of him,” he says. Colleen reflects on witnessing the pope’s final Urbi et Orbi blessing from the balcony overlooking St. Peter’s Square and thinking, “He gave his all to the job,” she says. “Really left nothing on the table.” Ricardo remembers the pope’s joy at World Youth Day in Lisbon and the line that has stayed with him: “‘Todos, todos, todos!’ This is the church for all!”
Together, they reflect on the global impact of Francis’ papacy: his outreach to migrants and the poor, his advocacy for peace and the planet, and his reforms on synodality and inclusion. Colleen recalls the pope’s final request, recorded in his last testament: It would be “just a simple grave in the ground with a stone over the top that just says Franciscus on it. No extra ornamentation.”
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Further reading
Pope Francis, trailblazing Jesuit with a heart for the poor, dies at 88
How Pope Francis changed the place of women in the church
Pope Francis never stopped being a Jesuit
Trump, Vance and Biden react to the death of Pope Francis
A prayer for our beloved Pope Francis
Vatican releases Pope Francis’ final testament
What happens after a pope dies?
Pope Francis died after stroke and heart attack, Vatican says
Pope Francis’ funeral …
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Pope Francis has died at age 88
21 april 2025 · 2 min
Pope Francis died early this morning at 7:35 a.m. Rome time. He was 88. His death follows a 38-day hospital stay for double pneumonia that ended last month. Lees meer
He died at Casa Santa Marta, the Vatican guesthouse where he lived. A brief service was held there, led by Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the camerlengo, who now oversees preparations for the next conclave.
In announcing the pope’s death, Cardinal Farrell said Francis “taught us to live the values of the Gospel with faithfulness, courage, and universal love, especially in favor of the poorest and the marginalized.”
The cardinals will meet tomorrow, April 22, to set the date of the funeral. Pope Francis will lie in state in St. Peter’s Basilica, likely beginning Wednesday, April 23.
We’ll have much more coverage in the days ahead. For now, you can find Gerry’s obituary and our ongoing reporting here:
Pope Francis, trailblazing Jesuit with a heart for the poor, dies at 88
Pope Francis never stopped being a Jesuit
How Pope Francis changed the place of women in the church
Pope Francis pushed the U.S. church to move beyond the culture wars—with mixed results
What happens after a pope dies?
The official documents of Pope Francis’ papacy
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Deep Dive: The Council of Nicaea and the struggle for a common date of Easter
10 april 2025 · 54 min
The Nicene Creed, which emerged from the Council of Nicaea, remains a foundational declaration of Christian faith today. But what exactly was Nicaea? Why does it still matter to Christians centuries later? Lees meer
This special deep dive unravels what made the council groundbreaking and explores how it continues to impact Christian life today. Host Colleen Dulle brings listeners inside its rich history through interviews with experts; theologians, ecumenical scholars and historians.
Our guests include:
Aristotle (Telly) Papanikolaou, Professor of Theology and the Archbishop Demetrios Chair in Orthodox Theology and Culture at Fordham University
John Chryssavgis, deacon of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America and Archdeacon of the Ecumenical Patriarchate
Donald Bolen, Archbishop of Regina in Canada and a member of the Vatican Dicastery for Promoting Christian Unity
Married professors Ben Hohman, a Roman Catholic, and Claire Koen, an Eastern Orthodox Christian
Sandra Beardsall, Professor of Church History and Ecumenics at St. Andrew’s College in Saskatoon, Canada, an ordained United Church minister and a member of the World Council of Churches’ Faith and Order Commission
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The Rise and Fall of Theodore McCarrick
8 april 2025 · 24 min
Former cardinal Theodore McCarrick died on April 3; he was the first cardinal to be removed from the College of Cardinals over sexual abuse and was ultimately laicized. This week, we’re re-presenting “Inside the Vatican”’s 2020 deep dive, “The Rise and Fall of Theodore McCarrick,” which was published just after the Vatican published an unprecedented report into how McCarrick was able to rise through the church’s ranks despite his abuse being an “open secret.” Lees meer
In this episode, America’s Vatican correspondent Gerard O’Connell and host Colleen Dulle explain the rise and fall of Theodore McCarrick, once the most prominent prelates in the U.S. Catholic church.
The two unpack the accusations made in Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò’s incendiary 2018 letter and how those are addressed in the Vatican’s recent report. Gerry gives an up-close view of how the events of the last two years unfolded, and Colleen raises questions about whether this report will usher in a new era of accountability.
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Find a transcript of this episode here.
Links for further reading and listening:
Inside the Vatican: A 3-minute summary of what the McCarrick Report reveals
Disgraced former cardinal Theodore McCarrick dies at 94
Sexual abuse case against defrocked Cardinal McCarrick suspended in Wisconsin
Timeline: The allegations against former Cardinal McCarrick
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Pope Francis says he is ‘healing’ in body and soul
3 april 2025 · 28 min
On Mar. 20, Pope Francis said in his written Sunday Angelus address that he was experiencing Lent as a time of “healing” in his body and his 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. Lees meer
In the second half of the show, Colleen and Gerry discuss an announcement made by the bishop of Lourdes that the mosaics on the doors of the Lourdes Shrine by alleged abuser Marko Rupnik will be covered up this week.
Note: After this episode was recorded, the Sanctuary of Fátima announced that it would no longer use photos of its Rupnik mosaics in promotional materials, however it would leave the artwork on display.
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Who is the nurse who made medical decisions for the pope?
27 maart 2025 · 29 min
Pope Francis has returned home after 38 days in the hospital, which included two life-threatening respiratory crises. In this episode, host Colleen Dulle and veteran Vatican correspondent Gerard O’Connell discuss a revealing new interview that the pope’s doctor gave to an Italian newspaper. Gerry describes the scene at the Gemelli Hospital when the pope made his first public appearance on March 23, and the two describe what they know so far about what to expect from the pope’s planned two-month convalescence period. Lees meer
Note: After this podcast was recorded, Buckingham Palace announced that King Charles III and Queen Camilla’s planned visit to the Vatican had been postponed due to the pope’s need for rest.
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Pope Francis to be discharged from hospital tomorrow
22 maart 2025 · 2 min
Pope Francis’ doctors announced at a press conference early this evening Rome time, March 22, that he will be discharged from the hospital tomorrow, March 23, following a six week hospitalization for double pneumonia, the longest of his pontificate. The pope will give a quick wave from his balcony at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital tomorrow, then return to the Vatican. Lees meer
The doctors said he will have to observe a recovery period of two months before he can return to his usual pace of work. During this time, he can work and have individual meetings, but no big events or meetings with groups.
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Could Pope Francis and King Charles’ meeting actually happen in just a few weeks?
21 maart 2025 · 33 min
Buckingham Palace announced a meeting between King Charles III, Queen Camilla and Pope Francis at the Vatican on April 8. In this episode of “Inside the Vatican,” Colleen and Gerry discuss whether the pope is on track to leave Gemelli Hospital in time for the royal visit, noting his gradual health improvements and the absence of setbacks since March 3. In the second part of the show, Francis appears to be shoring up his legacy, announcing the next stage in the global synodal process: a three-year implementation phase culminating in an ecclesial assembly in 2028. Lees meer
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Pope Francis’ recovery and the church’s stance on gender dysphoria
13 maart 2025 · 38 min
Pope Francis is no longer in imminent danger, according to the Vatican and doctors at Rome's Gemelli Hospital, where he has now entered his fourth week of treatment. In this episode of “Inside the Vatican,” Ricardo da Silva, S.J., speaks with veteran Vatican reporter Gerard O’Connell to provide the latest updates on Pope Francis’ slow but steady recovery. Lees meer
In the second half, Ricardo and Gerry discuss a recent talk in Germany given by the Vatican’s doctrinal chief Cardinal Víctor Manuel Fernández, which appears to present a pastorally sensitive response to those experiencing gender dysphoria.
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Listen: Pope Francis' audio message from Gemelli Hospital
6 maart 2025 · 2 min
After 21 days of hospitalization, Pope Francis sent a brief message of thanks that was played for those praying for him in St. Peter's Square the night of March 6. Lees meer
Read Gerard O'Connell's report on the message here.
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Pope Francis’ hospitalization: The complex picture, three weeks in
6 maart 2025 · 44 min
Pope Francis has been hospitalized for nearly three weeks with double pneumonia. In this episode of “Inside the Vatican,” Ricardo da Silva, S.J., speaks with veteran Vatican reporter Gerard O’Connell about the pope’s health, ongoing work, and the misinformation surrounding his condition. While stable, the pope’s condition remains serious, and his prognosis is “guarded,” meaning he is not yet out of danger.
In the second half, Ricardo asks Gerry about his recent interview with Archbishop Paul Gallagher, the Vatican’s foreign minister, where they discussed ongoing conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine, as well as diplomatic relations with the U.S. and China.
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Pope Francis suffers two acute respiratory crises
3 maart 2025 · 4 min
Earlier today, March 3, the Vatican announced that the Pope experienced two acute breathing crises caused by a significant buildup of mucus in his airways, linked to his ongoing pneumonia infection. Doctors performed two bronchoscopies to clear the mucus and resumed non-invasive ventilation with an oxygen mask to assist his breathing, without the need for intubation.
His prognosis remains guarded, and doctors will continue to closely monitor his condition. Lees meerSubscribe to americamagazine.org for the latest.
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Pope Francis returns to ‘critical state’ after bronchial spasm
28 februari 2025 · 4 min
In this special update, we report on a concerning turn in Pope Francis’ health. Earlier today, Feb. 28, the Vatican announced that the pope suffered a severe “bronchial spasm,” causing vomiting and inhalation complications that worsened his breathing. Doctors cleared his airways and stabilized him, but informed sources tell America he is back in a “critical state.”
His prognosis remains guarded, and doctors say it will take a day or two to assess the impact of this setback. Lees meerSubscribe to americamagazine.org for the latest
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A complete picture of Pope Francis’ ongoing health crisis
27 februari 2025 · 36 min
Pope Francis remains in critical condition after being hospitalized for bronchitis that developed into double pneumonia. While his condition is serious, there are signs of improvement, including progress in his lab results and increased mobility. However, his doctors caution that he is not out of danger, and his condition could still worsen.
In this episode of “Inside the Vatican,” Colleen Dulle and Gerard O’Connell provide a comprehensive update on Pope Francis’ health crisis, discussing the Vatican’s daily health reports and a recent press conference in which the pope’s medical team shared details of his condition. Despite the severity of his illness, his doctors highlighted his good humor and mobility. Colleen and Gerry also address the misinformation that has been circulating about the pope’s health.
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Pope Francis receives oxygen, blood transfusion in hospital
22 februari 2025 · 2 min
The Vatican told the press this evening, Saturday, Feb. 22, that Pope Francis experienced what it called a “prolonged asthma-like respiratory crisis”—essentially, the symptoms of a severe asthma attack—requiring him to receive high-flow oxygen. Lees meer
This evening’s update also said that Francis’ most recent blood tests revealed “thrombocytopenia,” which is a lowered level of platelets in the blood that is common in critical care patients. This condition resulted in a need for the pope to receive blood transfusions.
Repeating what doctors said at the press conference yesterday, the Vatican said, Pope Francis’ condition remains critical, and he is not yet out of danger.
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Pope Francis hospitalized with double pneumonia
20 februari 2025 · 35 min
Pope Francis remains hospitalized at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital since his admission on Feb. 14 with a respiratory infection, later confirmed as double pneumonia. He is stable, without fever, and in good spirits. In this episode of “Inside the Vatican,” Colleen Dulle and Gerard O’Connell discuss his diagnosis, treatment, and how the week has unfolded for the pope.
In the second half of the show, Colleen and Gerry use Pope Francis’ letter to the U.S. bishops—offering a strong critique of U.S. immigration policy under Trump—as a springboard to explore broader policy tensions between the new administration and the Vatican, from Gaza and Ukraine to U.S.A.I.D. funding, climate change, and artificial intelligence. They also consider whether any common ground can be found between the two. Lees meerPlease support this podcast by becoming a digital subscriber to America Media.
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Update: Pope Francis' hospitalization to continue longer than expected
17 februari 2025 · 3 min
Pope Francis was admitted to the hospital on Friday, February 14 for a respiratory infection that the pope referred to as bronchitis. He underwent tests and rested over the weekend, skipping his Sunday Angelus for the first time in 12 years. The Vatican said his condition was improving on Saturday and Sunday and that the fever he entered the hospital with had gone away. Lees meer
A statement from the Vatican Monday morning, however, revealed that Pope Francis may need to stay in the hospital longer than originally anticipated. When the pope entered the hospital, the Vatican announced all his engagements were cancelled through Monday. This morning’s statement said that the pope’s test results have shown “a polymicrobial infection of the respiratory tract,” which paints a “complex clinical picture that will require an adequate hospital stay.” It was unclear how long that stay would be.
Read Gerry’s latest report here.
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Interview: Bishop Paul Tighe on the Vatican's response to AI
13 februari 2025 · 41 min
The Vatican released the long-awaited document Antiqua et Nova ("Ancient and New") on artificial intelligence on Jan. 28. It explores the relationship between human and artificial intelligence, emphasizing that humans cannot be replaced by AI, which must always serve the common good. Bishop Paul Tighe, secretary for the culture section of the Dicastery for Culture and Education, joins Inside the Vatican host Colleen Dulle to discuss the document, and Vatican's broader approach and response to AI. Lees meer
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Update: Pope Francis denounces Trump’s mass deportations in letter to U.S. bishops
11 februari 2025 · 3 min
This morning, Feb. 11, Pope Francis sent a letter to the U.S. bishops denouncing President Trump’s mass deportation program, which has already deported thousands of people and sparked fear in the migrant community. Lees meer
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Could the Catholic date for Easter change soon?
6 februari 2025 · 30 min
On Monday, Feb. 3, the Vatican hosted its first International Summit on Children’s Rights, which Pope Francis called an “open observatory” for children’s protection in an attempt to showcase “the reality of childhood throughout the world, a childhood that is unfortunately often hurt, exploited, denied.” In this week’s episode of “Inside the Vatican,” Colleen and Gerry dive into the goals of the summit and unpack Pope Francis’ plan to write a papal document dedicated to children, described as an attempt “to give continuity to this commitment and promote it throughout the church.” Lees meer
In the second half of the episode, Colleen and Gerry discuss Pope Francis’ call for a common date for Easter among all Christian Churches in 2025, which he announced during the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity from Jan. 19-25. As it happens, the churches will share a common date this year on Apr. 20, 2025.
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Deep Dive: What happened at the 2024 Synod on Synodality
30 januari 2025 · 54 min
This special deep dive episode recaps the 2024 VaticanRoman meeting of the Synod on Synodality, featuring interviews with five synod delegates about the tensions and unexpected breakthroughs in the Synod hall—and outside it. Lees meer
The episode brings listeners inside Synod meetings with archival audio, and parses the synod’s final document, which Pope Francis adopted as part of the church’s magisterial teachings. Finally, host Colleen Dulle and expert guests look at what the Synod’s results demand now from church leaders and every baptised Catholic.
Guests include:
- Archbishop Timothy Costelloe of Perth, Australia
- Helena Jeppesen, a Swiss synod delegate
- Agbonkhianmeghe E. Orobator, S.J., dean of the Jesuit School of Theology at Santa Clara University and a synod delegate
- Diana Macalintal, co-founder of “Team Initiation”Please support this podcast by becoming a digital subscriber to America Media.
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