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Inside The Vatican

America Media
Pope Francis
Vatican
Catholic Church
Pope Leo
Pope Leo XIV
Synodality
Synod On Synodality
Ukraine
Vatican II
Double Pneumonia
Cardinals
Gaza
Artificial Intelligence
Women Deacons
Conclave
Vatican City
Climate Change
Iran
Roman Curia
Evangelii Gaudium

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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In this week’s episode of “Inside the Vatican,” Colleen and Gerry explain what we know and what still remains unclear regarding Pope Leo XIV’s shocking lung cancer diagnosis. In the second part of the show, they recap the meeting of bishops on Amoris... more

In this week’s episode of “Inside the Vatican,” Pope Francis biographer Austen Ivereigh and America executive producer Sebastian Gomes join Colleen Dulle to discuss this week’s Vatican meeting on “Amoris Laetitia,” ten years after Pope Francis publis... more

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This week on Jesuitical, Colleen Dulle joins hosts Zac Davis and Sebasian Gomes to discuss Pope Leo’s recent visit to France, including his messages on assisted dying, European identity and the role of the Catholic Church in a secular country. Collee... more

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In this week’s episode of “Inside the Vatican,” Gerry and Colleen preview Pope Leo XIV’s visit to France, set for Sept. 25-28. The two unpack Pope Leo’s itinerary for the trip, give context for the political situation in the country and discuss what ... more

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Recent Guests

Austen Ivereigh
Pope Francis biographer, fellow at Campion Hall, University of Oxford
Author/Commentator
Episode: ‘Amoris Laetitia’ at 10: The history, tensions and legacy
Dr. Anna Rowlands
St. Hilda Professor of Catholic Social Thought and Practice at Durham University
Durham University
Episode: Anna Rowlands on the ‘Magnifica Humanitas’ debates
Christopher Lamb
CNN Vatican correspondent who wrote The Outsider and American Hope
CNN/Book author
Episode: Deep Dive: An American Pope–How it happened and what it means
Kathleen Sprows Cummings
Professor of history and American studies
University of Notre Dame
Episode: Deep Dive: An American Pope–How it happened and what it means
JD. Long García
America's Senior Editor, Latino Church coverage
America Media
Episode: Deep Dive: An American Pope–How it happened and what it means
Archbishop Joseph Marino
Former head of the Vatican School for Diplomats; diplomat for the Holy See
Holy See / Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy
Episode: Vatican Diplomacy 101
Elisabetta Pique
Executive editor and journalist, co-author of The Election of Pope Leo XIV, The Last Surprise of Pope Francis
Elisabetta Pique; Elisabetta (Betta)
Episode: The inside story of Pope Leo XIV’s election
Gerard O'Connell
Vatican correspondent, co-author of The Election of Pope Leo XIV, The Last Surprise of Pope Francis
Gerard O'Connell
Episode: The inside story of Pope Leo XIV’s election
Gareth Gore
Author of Opus, journalist involved in Opus Dei reporting
opuso/press context mentioned
Episode: Pope Leo is using every way possible to advocate peace

Hosts

Colleen Dulle
Host of Inside The Vatican with a focus on Vatican reporting and Catholic social thought, affiliated with America Media / America Magazine.
Gerard O'Connell
Rome correspondent and Vatican expert providing on-the-ground reporting and Vatican diplomacy insights.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 630 ratings
  • Leo

    Great podcast on Pope Leo: thanks

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ginagina Smith
    United States5 months ago
  • Women deacons

    Basically they keep asking the question until they get the answer they want.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    kenhagen
    United States10 months ago
  • Excellent insight and engaging

    This podcast is really educating me - I only ever heard the headlines about the Vatican and read articles from major news sources. This is giving a much needed perspective - a view from inside- hence the title... They aren't trying to present all viewpoints but are thoughtfully reflecting on the perspectives from Gerry’s experiences and Colleen’s wise questions. Love it and look forward to every episode. Thanks for the great work! I wish for more!

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    5
    Cocogiggl35
    United Statesa year ago
  • Elise Allen interview

    Excellent interview! My wife and I were very impressed with this segment. The questions asked and the responses of the author brought fresh insight to the personality of our new

    pope. What a blessings it is to have a podcast like this. Bravo and keep up the good work Colleen and Gerry!!!

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    5
    Paul and Suzi D.
    United Statesa year ago
  • General

    I enjoy your balanced insights and good reporting. Getting behind Pope Francis who has moved the dial in a much needed positive direction for the church. I look forward to listening as Pope Leo asserts his papacy.

    Michael

    Apple Podcasts
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    MFHOLF
    United Kingdoma year ago

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Overall, the show is viewed as credible, informative, and essential for staying up-to-date on Catholic leadership.
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Listeners appreciate inside, balanced coverage and depth on Vatican news.
Episodes are seen as a reliable source for understanding complex church diplomacy and policy.

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‘Amoris Laetitia’ at 10: The history, tensions and legacy
Q: How did the footnote 351 affect reception of the document?
Footnote 351 opened space for considering the sacraments in certain objectively irregular situations, signaling case-by-case discernment and avoiding a simplistic yes/no approach to communion for divorced and remarried Catholics.
‘Amoris Laetitia’ at 10: The history, tensions and legacy
Q: What does Amoris Laetitia propose about how to treat people in irregular situations?
It emphasizes discernment, gradualness, and mercy, encouraging a path that respects doctrine while allowing individual cases to be assessed with pastoral accompaniment rather than blanket rules.
‘Amoris Laetitia’ at 10: The history, tensions and legacy
Q: What were the core tensions bishops faced entering the Synod on the Family?
The core tensions centered on how to reconcile the permanence of marriage with the pastoral need to accompany people who had failed in marriage, especially those who were divorced and remarried; whether the church should change the law or find a pastoral way to apply it, and how to avoid rigid or lax interpretations while remaining faithful to doctrine.
Anna Rowlands on the ‘Magnifica Humanitas’ debates
Q: What do you think this encyclical contributes to public understanding of doctrine development?
Rowlands explains that the document presents Catholic social teaching as a historical, communal discernment process guided by scripture and tradition, not a fixed handbook, and it invites ongoing engagement with how doctrine evolves in relation to social justice issues.
Vatican Diplomacy 101
Q: Does Vatican diplomacy make a difference in global affairs? Any notable examples?
Marino cites mediation in Chile-Argentina in the 1980s, the reopening of US-Cuba trade relations, and high-profile papal diplomacy in Kosovo and the Iraq War context as examples of the Holy See influencing international outcomes through moral authority and targeted diplomacy.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Inside The Vatican

What is Inside The Vatican about and what kind of topics does it cover?

- The program consistently provides insider-facing analysis of Vatican news, with hosts Colleen Dulle and Gerard O'Connell breaking down complex stories, timelines, and diplomacy behind major headlines. Episodes weave historical context, on-the-ground reporting, and Vatican diplomacy to explain why events unfold the way they do, from papal travels to doctrinal moves and leadership changes. A notable strength is the mix of expert guests, archival perspective, and in-depth discussion that helps listeners understand not just what happened, but why it matters for the global Catholic audience and beyond. The show often ties coverage to broader themes like synodality, human dignity, migration, and church governance, making it relevant for journal... more

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2. Dr. Anna Rowlands
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4. Kathleen Sprows Cummings
5. JD. Long García
6. Archbishop Joseph Marino
7. Elisabetta Pique
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