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Tune in weekly as John Allen gives his expert insight and analysis on the latest news from the Catholic Church.

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• First conviction for abuse on Vatican grounds

• Pope's alleged homophobic statements

• Labor unrest in the Vatican

• Monsignor faces criminal charges 

• Mounting crisis in Catholic-Jewish relations

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• Papabile speculation: inappropriate or essential?

• Pope’s Corsica trip: part of a bigger plan?

• Vatican staff rejects political interview

• Jubilee 2025: an LGBTQ+ pilgrimage?

• Peru scandal: reporting to the Pope

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In this episode:

• Are Christians safe in Syria after Assad regime’s fall?

• Peru scandal: problems for Vatican’s sovereignty?

• Pope skips out on Notre Dame’s reopening: a snub?

• Vatican’s Nativity set sparks questions from Israel

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In this episode:

• US Bishops vs. Trump on deportations

• Pope’s Turkey visit: a geopolitical agenda?

• Vatican on mysticism: what is ‘spiritual abuse’?

• Vatican confirms secret file on ‘Vatican Girl’ case

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John Allen
Host of the show, providing expert insight and analysis on Catholic Church news and issues. Allen is recognized for his authoritative perspective.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 89 ratings
  • 100% Certainty

    I look forward to my weekly steaming plate piled high with the latest emanations from the highest echelons of power. One thing we can say with absolute, 100% certainty, without a shadow of a doubt, is that this could and might be, potentially, in the opinion of some (such as myself on many if not most days, when it is not raining), one of the most unique, most interesting podcasts that may have ever been created, and with all due respect to Heisenberg, Sextus Epiricus, and other practitioners ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Knight Says NYT
    United States10 months ago
  • So annoying!

    It’s hard to take John Allen seriously when he makes such a mockery of the Church by trying to be clever over genuinely prudent…I don’t find him moderate at all but rather indulgent of making light very serious matters..

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    I give him a zero
    United States2 years ago
  • Opinion podcast

    You have gone from straight news reporting to spinning your liberal view of the Vatican news. Sad.

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    2
    echo######
    United States2 years ago
  • Thid weeks podcast is screwed up

    Hi we don’t get john but some philosophy geek

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Fritz Loewe
    United States2 years ago
  • A great podcast with a silly introduction

    I love this podcast, i really do. But the intro about raiding the fridge is silly and annoying. Please drop it, John!

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    5
    Fritz Loewe
    United States3 years ago

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Offering in-depth analysis and commentary on contemporary issues within the Catholic Church and the Vatican, this podcast features a host who provides expert insights into the latest news, trends, and developments. Through a series of episodes, critical themes such as the papacy, labor relations, LGBTQ+ issues, and the Church's influence on global affairs are prevalent, focusing on events that may often go underreported in mainstream media. Unique in its approach, the podcast tackles complex socio-political contexts alongside religious discourse, appealing to those interested in a deeper understanding of the Catholic Church's position in today's world.

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