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Vatican Insider

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Direct from the Eternal City, EWTN’s Joan Lewis speaks with Vatican officials and visitors about events affecting the Church and the world.

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Welcome to Vatican Insider on this third weekend of October. Lots of events this week at the Vatican as you will hear in the opening news segment. After the news highlights, you’ll want to stay tuned for my weekly interview segment when my guest is L... more

This week, instead of an interview segment, I’ve prepared a Special on Pope Leo’s first magisterial document, his Apostolic Exhortation “Dilexi te – I have Loved You – that was presented Thursday, October 9 in the Vatican. Join us!

I do have a very uplifting story in the interview segment of VI and my conversation with Deacon Andy Orosco of the diocese of San Bernardino in California. Andy is a Native American who works in the Native American Ministry in the diocese and tells a... more

I’m calling this segment INQUIRING MINDS WANT TO KNOW because I’m going to bring you some trivia, that is, some little known and often unusual facts about the Vatican – some fun stories about bells and flags and basilica floors. It might be trivia bu... more

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Deacon Andy Orosco
A Native American Deacon active in the San Bernardino Diocese, overseeing Native American ministry.
Diocese of San Bernardino
Episode: DEACON ANDY AND A MINISTRY TO NATIVE AMERICANS
Roseanne Orosco
Wife of Deacon Andy Orosco, involved in his ministry efforts.
Episode: DEACON ANDY AND A MINISTRY TO NATIVE AMERICANS
Father Frank Phillips
Former pastor of St. John Cantius and instrumental in revitalizing its liturgical traditions.
St. John Cantius Church
Episode: ST. JOHN CANTIUS, THE STORY OF A CHICAGO PARISH
Blythe Kaufman
An endodontist and founder of the Children's Rosary
Children's Rosary
Episode: THE CHILDREN’S ROSARY, GROWING AROUND THE WORLD
Asher Kaufman
Son of Blythe Kaufman, aspiring priest
Episode: THE CHILDREN’S ROSARY, GROWING AROUND THE WORLD
Johnny Vrba
Artist and creator of the mosaic depicting future Saint Carlo Acutis
Episode: AN AMERICAN ARTIST, A MOSAIC AND A MILLENNIAL SAINT (Pt 2)
Jonathan Roumie
Actor portraying Jesus in the series The Chosen
The Chosen
Episode: A CONVERSATION WITH JONATHAN ROUMIE PART 2
Archbishop Gilbert Garcera
Archbishop who has established CGA in the Philippines.
Archdiocese of Lippa
Episode: VATICAN INSIDER CELEBRATES CGA, CATHOLIC GRANDPARENTS ASSOCIATION (PT2)
Catherine Wiley
Founder and President of the Catholic Grandparents Association
Catholic Grandparents Association
Episode: VATICAN INSIDER CELEBRATES CGA, CATHOLIC GRANDPARENTS ASSOCIATION

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Joan Lewis
Host covering Vatican events and engaging with various figures on topics relevant to the Catholic Church and community.

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 42 ratings
  • Informative reporting

    This is much better quality than most EWTN shows. The reporting though still conservative is learned and informative. She selects interesting people and locations in Rome and tells the listener about them.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    London-Listener
    United Kingdom7 years ago
  • GOOD CATHOLIC PROGRAMS

    The programs are good, educational and help teach and build up the faith of the listener. These programs are well worth listening to.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bernard47
    United States16 years ago
  • Great

    This is a great way of keeping up with Church news if you are too busy to look up articles online or watch EWTN on TV.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kbarona
    United States16 years ago

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ST. JOHN CANTIUS, THE STORY OF A CHICAGO PARISH
Q: What were you tasked with doing when you came to the parish?
I was tasked with revitalizing the parish, which at the time had very low attendance and was on the brink of being closed down.
ST. JOHN CANTIUS, THE STORY OF A CHICAGO PARISH
Q: Tell me a little bit about this parish. It's Polish, right?
Yes, it's a Polish foundation founded in 1893, and was initially part of a community known as the Polish Patch.
THE CHILDREN’S ROSARY, GROWING AROUND THE WORLD
Q: Tell me about the expansion, what countries you're in?
The Children's Rosary has groups established in the United States, Africa, particularly Uganda, and sees growth in Europe, particularly in Germany and Ireland.
THE CHILDREN’S ROSARY, GROWING AROUND THE WORLD
Q: So Blythe, tell us, do you first go to a bishop in a diocese?
The prayer group movement began in a grassroots way and can start by asking permission from a parish priest or school.
A CONVERSATION WITH JONATHAN ROUMIE PART 2
Q: How were you selected to be Jesus?
I had worked with the show's creator, Dallas Jenkins, for years prior and stayed in touch, which led to my casting as Jesus.

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Focusing on the intricate relationships between faith, culture, and contemporary issues, this podcast offers insights into Catholicism through interviews with notable figures from the Church, including clergy, artists, and community leaders. Topics frequently addressed include the lives of saints, religious events, and historical reflections, revealing the intersection of tradition and modern practice within the Church. Unique storytelling through personal journeys, such as those of aspiring priests and art creators, highlights not only individual experiences but also broader themes of community engagement and spiritual growth. With its comprehensive coverage from the heart of Catholicism, the series likely attracts those seeking a deeper u... more

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