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Vatican Access with Robert Duncan

Catholic News Service
Catholic Church
Rome
Wall Street
Migration
Artificial Intelligence
The Election Of Pope Leo XIV
Cardinal Robert Prevost
Genesis Foundation
Synodality
Vatican
Focus
Evangelization
Magisterium AI
Arts
Laudato Si
Catholic Social Teaching
Catholic Charities USA
Roman Curia
Vatican Museums
Mental Health

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.

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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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Recent Guests

Sean Tobin
Practicing psychologist focusing on mental illness, spiritual trauma, and demonic possession
Independent practitioner (Rome exorcism conference participant)
Episode: Inside Rome’s Exorcist Conference: Are Demons Using AI?
Guy Consolmagno
Director of the Vatican Observatory, Jesuit brother, planetary scientist
Vatican Observatory
Episode: Vatican Astronomer on Aliens, UFOs, and the Universe | Br. Guy Consolmagno
Gerard O'Connell
Vatican journalist, Vatican News/Catholic News Service
Catholic News Service
Episode: Inside the Election of the First American Pope
Kerry Robinson
President and CEO of Catholic Charities USA
Catholic Charities USA
Episode: Pope Meets Catholic Charities Amid Trump-Era Funding Cuts | Kerry Robinson
Matthew Sanders
Technologist and AI entrepreneur focused on Catholic AI
Magisterium AI / Catholic AI
Episode: Millions Are Asking AI About God | Matthew Sanders
Curtis Martin
Founder of Focus, Catholic evangelization leader
Focus (Fellowship of Catholic University Students)
Episode: Why Young People Are Becoming Catholic Again | Curtis Martin
Sister Helen Alford
Cambridge-trained engineer, President of the Pontifical Academy for Social Sciences
Pontifical Academy for Social Sciences
Episode: The Church Has Answers to Today’s Social Crises — Here’s How | Sr. Helen Alford, OP
Fortunatus Nwachukwu
Nigerian Archbishop serving at the Vatican in the Dicastery for Evangelization
Dicastery for Evangelization, Holy See
Episode: Africa and the Future of Catholicism | Archbishop Fortunatus Nwachukwu
Cardinal Michael Czerny
Cardinal, head of Migrants and Refugees Section, Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development
Vatican City
Episode: Is the Church Losing the West on Migration? | Cardinal Michael Czerny

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Robert Duncan
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Vatican Astronomer on Aliens, UFOs, and the Universe | Br. Guy Consolmagno
Q: To what extent have you looked at the evidence and what do you make of what's out there right now?
He explains that he has examined some past data but remains skeptical about current UFO images, stressing that many claims lack robust, multi-source evidence and that scientists must be cautious about premature conclusions.
Inside Rome’s Exorcist Conference: Are Demons Using AI?
Q: What does training to be an exorcist entail?
Training involves understanding canon law, pastoral care, boundaries, and how psychology can support the exorcist team, with Rome as a central reference point and ongoing development of the ministry.
Inside Rome’s Exorcist Conference: Are Demons Using AI?
Q: How do you see the devil active in the world today?
The guest describes a long-standing, pervasive activity of evil, but emphasizes that God's action and grace are ultimately more powerful; the focus should be on encountering God rather than fixating on demonic details, and therapy and pastoral care should aim at peace and integration.
The Church Has Answers to Today’s Social Crises — Here’s How | Sr. Helen Alford, OP
Q: Can you give an example of how the church is engaging with policy in concrete terms?
Alford highlights projects like multidisciplinary approaches to measuring well-being, climate resilience collaborations, and regional, city-focused partnerships to influence policy through evidence-based approaches while emphasizing human-centered outcomes.
The Church Has Answers to Today’s Social Crises — Here’s How | Sr. Helen Alford, OP
Q: How does Catholic social teaching frame the way we address modern crises like polarization and inequality?
Alford explains that the church combines timeless principles, such as the dignity of the person and subsidiarity, with contemporary data and interdisciplinary collaboration to guide policy, education, and social action at local and global levels.

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

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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2. Guy Consolmagno
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