
Vatican Access is a Catholic News Service podcast hosted by Robert Duncan, featuring in-depth conversations with Church insiders and leaders on the life, governance, and global mission of the Holy See.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 14 | Founded | 3 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Religion & SpiritualityChristianity | |||

Four experts on AI and Catholic teaching join Robert Duncan to discuss Pope Leo’s first encyclical on artificial intelligence and what they believe is its deeper message about the human person in a technological age.
Drawing on theology, philosophy... more
Sean Tobin is a clinical psychologist who works at the intersection of psychology, spiritual formation, and the Catholic Church’s ministry of exorcism, helping individuals navigate experiences that blur the boundaries between mental illness, trauma, ... more
Jesuit astronomer Br. Guy Consolmagno joins Vatican Access to discuss UFOs and what the Catholic Church really thinks about the possibility of extraterrestrial life.Known around the world as “the Pope’s astronomer,” Br. Consolmagno is a planetary sci... more
Veteran Vatican journalist Gerard O’Connell joins Vatican Access to discuss the inside story of the conclave that elected Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope in history.
Drawing from his new book, The Election of Pope Leo XIV: The Last Surprise of... more
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A Vatican-focused interview series that blends insider access with thoughtful analysis of church governance, leadership transitions, and global Catholicism. Across recent episodes, conversations span papal transitions, synodality, church diplomacy, migration, technology in ministry, evangelization, and global Catholic dynamics—with guests ranging from Vatican insiders to philanthropists and church leaders. The show often pairs first-hand Vatican context with broader social, political, and ethical implications for the Church, making it a go-to for listeners who want nuanced, insider perspectives on how the Holy See engages the world. A notable strength is the breadth of guests—from Vatican officials and archbishops to philanthropists and tec... more
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Recent guests on Vatican Access include:
1. Sean Tobin
2. Guy Consolmagno
3. Gerard O'Connell
4. Kerry Robinson
5. Matthew Sanders
6. Curtis Martin
7. Sister Helen Alford
8. Fortunatus Nwachukwu
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