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Vatican & World News

Radio Vaticana - Vatican News
Pope Leo XIV
Ukraine
Vatican City
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Catholic Church
Venezuela
Gaza
Vatican
Jerusalem
Holy See
Cameroon
Rome
Lebanon
Nepal
Colombia
Vatican News
Sudan
Lourdes
Madrid
Jesus Christ

Our daily Vatican & World News broadcast offers all the latest updates on Papal and Vatican activities, as well as the Catholic Church‘s perspective on current world news and developments. - Podcast - Radio Vaticana - Vatican News

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- Pope Leo highlights the importance of family as the foundation of society during the weekly General Audience - Christian leaders in the Holy Land denounce an attack on the Christian community of Taybeh in the West Bank - The Holy See calls for th... more

- The Permanent Observer of the Holy See to the UN insists on the need to eliminate nuclear weapons in order to promote peace and international security. - The Church in France is calling for a response to the anxiety expressed by young people an... more

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Recent Guests

Angela Chipeta-Konji
Country director of Mary's Meals Malawi
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Episode: Vatican & World News 10.10.2026
Ed Scherner
President of the International Association of Catholic Mental Health Ministers
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Episode: Vatican & World News 09.10.2026
Regina Lynch
Executive President of Aid to the Church in Need
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Episode: Vatican & World News 01.10.2026
Dr. Anne Burghardt
General Secretary of the Lutheran World Federation
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Episode: Vatican & World News 01.10.2026
Paul Richard Gallagher
Archbishop, Holy See's Secretary for Relations with States and International Organizations
Holy See
Episode: Vatican & World News 30.09.2026
Michael Marathat
Project manager at the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP)
UNEP
Episode: Vatican & World News 30.09.2026
Sister Natalie Beckhart
Undersecretary of the General Secretariat of the Synod of Bishops
Vatican
Episode: Vatican & World News 29.09.2026
Sister Christine Massivo
Catholic religious sister
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Episode: Vatican & World News 29.09.2026
Bishop John Baptiste Guyan Guan Tuyen
Auxiliary Bishop
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Episode: Vatican & World News 29.09.2026

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 98 ratings
  • Poorly Edited

    The information is good, but the lazy edits and the desire to only ever perform one take make this podcast messier than befits the Vatican.

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    Epthp
    United States20 days ago
  • Politics

    Too much politics

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    1
    DutchCommuter
    Netherlands5 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

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    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

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    BBurrBurns
    United Statesa year ago

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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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Vatican & World News 11.09.2026
Q: How do you see that dialogue and fraternity between the West and other faiths evolving after 9/11?
The host asks for insight into how diverse religious communities can work together, and the guest explains that interfaith cooperation has become a practical and spiritual imperative, with shared prayer, mutual respect, and joint efforts to protect the vulnerable.
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.

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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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6. Michael Marathat
7. Sister Natalie Beckhart
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