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Vatican & World News

Radio Vaticana - Vatican News
Pope Leo XIV
Ukraine
Gaza
Venezuela
Pope Leo
Artificial Intelligence
Vatican
Iran
Vatican City
Sudan
Catholic Church
Lebanon
United Nations
Middle East
Israel
UNICEF
Holy See
Myanmar
United States
Middle East Conflict

Vatican & World News Podcast to listen to where and when you like.

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- AI experts gathered in Geneva receive encouragement and words of wisdom from the Pope and from Holy See representatives - 1,600 people are killed, and one and a half million are displaced in Haiti over the past 3 months - In the aftermath of Venezu... more

- An Archbishop in Cameroon sounds the alarm on forced disappearances, arbitrary detention, and inhumane prison conditions in the country. - The Panamanian bishops issue a wide-ranging appeal calling for national reconciliation, respect for human... more

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Archbishop Ronald Hicks
Archbishop of New York; interviewed on Vatican Radio
Archdiocese of New York
Episode: Vatican & World News 01.07.2026
Archbishop Richard Moth
Archbishop of Westminster, President of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of England and Wales
Catholic Church / Westminster
Episode: Vatican & World News 29.06.2026
Imad Dalil
Manager of the Lampedusa hotspot for the Italian Red Cross
Italian Red Cross
Episode: Vatican & World News 29.06.2026
Deborah Castellana-Lubov
Reporter providing on-site coverage and narration
Vatican News
Episode: Vatican & World News 29.06.2026
Phil Kly
American novelist and essayist who spoke about modern warfare and literature
Independent (writer/lecturer)
Episode: Vatican & World News 28.06.2026
Edoardo Giribaldi
Vatican Radio presenter
Vatican Radio
Episode: Vatican & World News 27.06.2026
Steve Kaleila
Founder of the Global Peace Index
Global Peace Index
Episode: Vatican & World News 27.06.2026
Fr. Michele Sega
Priest from Miami who participated in a retreat in Italy
Neo-Catechumenal Way
Episode: Vatican & World News 27.06.2026
Archbishop José Luis Azueja Ayala
President of Caritas, Venezuela
Caritas Venezuela
Episode: Vatican & World News 27.06.2026

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Francesca Merlo
Host of Vatican & World News with deep involvement in Vatican City and World News coverage.
Deborah Castellana Lyubov
Host and news presenter introducing segments; multiple spellings in records.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 89 ratings
  • Politics

    Too much politics

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    DutchCommuter
    Netherlands2 months ago
  • Thank you

    For our Pope Leo and this podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Che Block
    United States9 months ago
  • I wanted to like it, I really did.

    I’ve been listening to this podcast since the election of the new pope. I really liked the news that I was getting in the beginning, and almost immediately noticed a left leaning slant to the reporting, but I chose to push on; because I am a catholic first, then a husband, then a father, and only after those three things are taken care of do I put my political views in a place of importance. That being said, I just can’t handle it anymore. I love the idea of getting news from the Vatican and the... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Micah.E.Davis
    United States10 months ago
  • Informative, Amateurish

    While the information given daily is interesting & encyclopedic, its delivery comes across as slapdash & comical (if I wasn’t wincing with each frequent fumble of elocution). The presenters sound as if they are encountering & reading their copy for the first time ever. Stammers, stutters, & mispronunciations are rife. Furthermore the cadence of the delivery is so cartoonish (especially in the case of one of the male presenters) that one would be forgiven if they mistook the news reader for a cha... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    BBurrBurns
    United Statesa year ago
  • Right wing America

    Shame on you

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Che Block
    United Statesa year ago

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Positive feedback on guest diversity and expert discussions on AI and peace.
Listeners appreciate the global Vatican perspective and in‑depth coverage of faith and ethics.
Some listeners want more neutral, straightforward news rather than commentary.

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Vatican & World News 28.06.2026
Q: How do you see literature guiding our understanding of war beyond sensational headlines?
Kly argues that literature fosters empathetic imagination, helping readers grasp experiences outside their own lives and urging society to confront the moral dimensions of conflict rather than treating violence as entertainment.
Vatican & World News 14.06.2026
Q: How can the Church and technology communities work together on AI?
The guest suggested through ongoing dialogue between engineers, theologians, and policymakers, combining practical tech insight with ethical guidance to shape how AI is designed and used in service of people and the common good.
Vatican & World News 18.12.2025
Q: What in your background will inform your care for people who have endured abuse?
Ronald Hicks reflects on witnessing efforts to prevent abuse in the church and emphasizes the importance of addressing this issue seriously and with commitment.
Vatican & World News 03.12.2025
Q: What was it like to be elected pope?
Pope Leo XIV expressed that he had come to terms with the possibility of being elected, stating, 'I said, here we go, Lord. You're in charge, and you lead the way.'
Vatican & World News 27.11.2025
Q: How is the local Catholic community preparing for the visit of the Holy Father?
The local Catholic community is eagerly awaiting last-minute information and preparing for the Pope's arrival with excitement.

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What is Vatican & World News about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A daily Vatican and world affairs show that blends faith, diplomacy, and global news with a steady focus on the Catholic Church's leadership, humanitarian issues, and the ethics of technology. Through Vatican-insider reporting, on‑site correspondents, and expert guests, episodes often explore papal messages, religious diplomacy, peace-building, humanitarian aid, and the social implications of AI and digital culture. Notable strengths include a clear Vatican vantage point, high‑level guest diversity (theologians, bishops, technologists, and policy experts), and timely tie‑ins between faith, policy, and global events. This mix can be particularly engaging for listeners who want religion‑inflected global coverage and thoughtful discussions on ... more

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1. Archbishop Ronald Hicks
2. Archbishop Richard Moth
3. Imad Dalil
4. Deborah Castellana-Lubov
5. Phil Kly
6. Edoardo Giribaldi
7. Steve Kaleila
8. Fr. Michele Sega

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