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Vatican & World News

Radio Vaticana - Vatican News
Pope Leo XIV
Ukraine
Artificial Intelligence
Vatican City
Gaza
Venezuela
Vatican
Catholic Church
Lebanon
Holy See
Iran
Cameroon
Jerusalem
Middle East Conflict
United Nations
Pope Leo
Middle East
Colombia
Sudan
Vatican News

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

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Latest Episodes

- In his General Audience, Pope Leo stresses that the dignity of every human person is a permanent gift of God’s love that we must defend. - A summit on “Artificial Intelligence and Human Sense”, held in Bali as part of the 11th International Con... more

- Pope Leo XIV urges young people in Africa to live as a message of love, justice, and peace to the world - Catholic aid organizations continue to assist the Ukrainian people facing daily attacks from Russian air strikes - Middle Eastern religious ... more

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- Pope Leo renewed his appeal for peace in Ukraine during his Angelus as new peace talks begin with the US, Ukraine, and Russia. - Cardinal Pizzaballa launches a new initiative to explore Jerusalem’s universal vocation for peace and reconciliatio... more

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Dimitri Volkov
founder of the International Center for Consciousness Studies
International Center for Consciousness Studies
Episode: Vatican & World News 02.09.2026
Joseph Tullock
reporter covering Nepal floods
Unknown outlet referenced on Vatican Radio
Episode: Vatican & World News 02.09.2026
Madeleina Boschetti
fide dono missionary in Haiti
Haiti mission
Episode: Vatican & World News 01.09.2026
Bishop Scott McCaig
Bishop of the Roman Catholic Military Ordinariate of Canada
Canadian Military Chaplaincy
Episode: Vatican & World News 01.09.2026
Maddalena Buschetti
Missionary worker
Haiti mission
Episode: Vatican & World News 01.09.2026
Sister Cecilia Durga-Sreste
Executive director of Caritas Nepal
Caritas Nepal
Episode: Vatican & World News 28.08.2026
Bishop Erik Vardin
Norwegian Catholic bishop involved in royal tribute
Catholic Church in Norway
Episode: Vatican & World News 28.08.2026
Kristin Gardner
Postulator for the cause of beatification for Sister Claire Crockett
Vatican Radio
Episode: Vatican & World News 25.08.2026
Pierbattista Cardinal Pizzaballa
Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem
Church leadership
Episode: Vatican & World News 10.08.2026

Hosts

Christopher Wells
Host with Vatican News affiliation; frequent Vatican & World News presenter.
Kelsey Gussie
Host of Vatican & World News; field reporting.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 96 ratings
  • Politics

    Too much politics

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    DutchCommuter
    Netherlands4 months ago
  • Thank you

    For our Pope Leo and this podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Che Block
    United Statesa year 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 Statesa year 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

Listeners Say

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Positive feedback about clear Vatican-focused coverage and global scope, with some listeners praising balance and depth.
A few listeners complain about delivery style or pacing, calling it amateurish at times.
Some listeners feel the show leans left or politically biased in reporting.
Mixed reactions to content mix; some appreciate the religious framing, others seek more neutral news.

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#202
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#211
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Talking Points

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Vatican & World News 30.07.2026
Q: What are the key themes the Pope loves about America?
He mentions freedom, opportunity, and a long-standing tradition of inviting people from around the world to be part of America, underscoring the country's immigrant heritage.
Vatican & World News 30.07.2026
Q: What does the Pope say about America and his own identity as Pope?
He emphasizes that he is primarily the Pope, with a deep love for America and its welcoming history, and highlights that his mission is universal rather than nationalistic, expressing hope to visit the United States in the future.
Vatican & World News 18.07.2026
Q: From your experience coming from a war-torn country, what steps can be taken to promote peace and a better future for people affected by conflict worldwide?
The guest stressed that promoting peace requires a combination of ethical leadership, stronger international institutions, and sustained humanitarian corridors, alongside a commitment to human dignity and accountability.
Vatican & World News 18.07.2026
Q: What do you think can be done to turn back how AI is being used in conflicts and to stop or slow down this arms race that is currently impacting our world?
The guest argued for rethinking what it means to be human, regulating technology before it is too late, and pursuing bold cardinal reforms of the UN system to constrain aggressive use of AI in conflicts.
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.

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A daily international news briefing with a strong Vatican lens, regularly covering the Pope, global Catholic communities, and major world events. Episodes emphasize humanitarian relief, peace, and interfaith dialogue, often weaving Vatican statements, field reports from correspondents, and liturgical reflections into the narrative. Notable traits include a mission-driven angle rooted in Vatican communications, regular geopolitics and crisis coverage, and a cadence that mixes on-site reports with Vatican official commentary—making it a compelling pick for listeners seeking faith-informed global news and religious context around current events.

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Recent guests on Vatican & World News include:

1. Dimitri Volkov
2. Joseph Tullock
3. Madeleina Boschetti
4. Bishop Scott McCaig
5. Maddalena Buschetti
6. Sister Cecilia Durga-Sreste
7. Bishop Erik Vardin
8. Kristin Gardner

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