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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 a new edition of Vatican Insider this weekend when I present two special guests in the interview segment which, by the way, was interesting this week because we did it via Zoom. My guests are Father Joseph Fessio, founder of Ignatius Press... more

Welcome to a new edition of Vatican Insider – lots of news this week, and some really great stories, and the best one may well be my conversation with a friend of many years, Bishop Daniel Thomas of Toledo, Ohio! Part II this weekend….. After years o... more

After years of promising to visit Toledo, my trip to Ohio finally happened on September 20th, spending 9 wonderful days (as you read on my blog yesterday) with friends of many years and making a lot of new friends along the way! Bishop Daniel Thomas ... more

My guest on Vatican Insider this weekend so let me remind you that my guest in the interview segment is again Bishop Emmanuel Badejo of Oyo, Nigeria. A friend of many years, we spoke when he was in Rome with fellow bishops of Nigeria for their ad lim... more

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Bishop Daniel Thomas
Bishop of Toledo, Ohio
Diocese of Toledo
Episode: Bishop Daniel Thomas pt1
Emmanuel Badejo
Bishop of Oyo, Nigeria
Catholic Church in Nigeria
Episode: Bishop Emmanuel Badejo pts 1 & 2
Father Lawrence Liu
Catholic radio guest, introduces the Catholic radio segment
Episode: Lazy Hazy Days of Ferragosto
Father Tadeusz Rosmas
Parish priest of Castelgandolfo
Castelgondolfo parish
Episode: Castelgondolfo
Frank Frost
Film producer, founder of Frank Frost Productions
Frank Frost Productions
Episode: Vatican Insider 053026 Frank and Mary Frost Teilhard de Chardin pt 1
Mary Frost
Film producer
Frank Frost Productions
Episode: Vatican Insider 053026 Frank and Mary Frost Teilhard de Chardin pt 1
Ashley Noronha
Co-creator of the Truth and Beauty Project
Truth and Beauty Project
Episode: Ashley and John Noronha pts 1 & 2
John Noronha
Co-creator of the Truth and Beauty Project
Truth and Beauty Project
Episode: Ashley and John Noronha pts 1 & 2
Andreas Widmer
Former Swiss Guard, Professor at Catholic University of America, Busch School of Business
Catholic University of America, Busch School of Business
Episode: A SWISS GUARD, AN MBA, CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHING

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Joan Lewis
Host of Vatican Insider

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 41 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 Kingdom8 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 States17 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 States17 years ago

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Polished reporting with accessible insights into Vatican life.
High-quality guests and well-researched topics.
A reliable source for keeping up with Catholic world news.

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Bishop Daniel Thomas pt1
Q: Tell us about the Diocese of Toledo and its current priorities.
Bishop Thomas describes Toledo as a large diocese with hundreds of thousands of Catholics, multiple parishes, schools, and deaneries, highlighting evangelization, holy families, and vocations as core priorities and noting his aim to engage both clergy and laypeople in a renewed Catholic witness.
The Catacombs pt 1
Q: What is an equivalent canonization?
Equivalent canonization is a process described historically where the Pope, under special circumstances and based on long-standing cult, attestation by historians, and reputation of miracles, extends liturgical veneration to a saint without the usual judicial procedures; recent examples include St. Peter Faber and others.
Exploring Vatican City State (Pt I)
Q: Welcome to the Q&A. This week I talk about St. Peter's statue in the Basilica and a reader's note about its appearance during the June 29th feast.
The host explains the statue's natural aged bronze color, recounts sources about its attribution, and notes pilgrim traditions of touching and kissing the foot, providing historical context about its age and significance.
THE CHURCH IN NIGERIA WITH BISHOP BADEJO (Pt1)
Q: How is the date of Easter determined across different traditions, and why is agreement sought for a common date?
The host explains the moveable nature of Easter and cites catechetical guidance (Catechism 1170) describing why a unified date is sought, highlighting the need to unify liturgical calendars across Western and Eastern traditions.
“HOPE OF THE POOR” OBEYING GOD’S COMMAND TO CARE FOR THE LEAST (Pt1)
Q: What's your answer when they ask?
I tell people that they matter, that their life is important. Jesus died for you. I care for you.

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This show focuses on Catholic news, Vatican affairs, and religious life from Rome, featuring interviews with church officials, scholars, and people connected to Catholic culture and social outreach. Episodes cover Vatican City, papal events, Catholic education, ethics in leadership, and faith-centered storytelling. Notable strengths include on-the-ground Rome reporting, access to Vatican insiders, and a mix of authoritative context with human-interest angles, making it useful for listeners seeking timely religious insights or for potential guests and sponsors aiming to reach Catholic and faith-curious audiences.

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4. Father Tadeusz Rosmas
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