In this episode:

• Vatican’s Synod on Synodality commences
• Pew reports U.S. Catholics’ view of Pope Francis/Latin Mass
• U.S. Bishops' general assembly to decide on pro-choice politicians receiving the Eucharist
• Pope declares himself “a pest” at fourth World Meeting of Popular Movements
• Vatican corruption trial prosecutors attempt to hit the reset button

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In this episode:

• Nancy Pelosi heckled at Mass in Rome? 
• Is Pope Francis attending COP26? 
• Biden picks pro-life Democrat ambassador to Holy See
• 300,000 victims of clerical sexual abuse in France 
• Judge’s patience wanes in Vatican corruption trial

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In this episode:

• Vatican verdict in seminary scandal
• French church counts 3,000 child abusers
• Argentine Provolo Institute abuse victims attend UN
• Vatican financial reform in light of Becciu trial
• Pope Francis and faith leaders call for net-zero carbon emissions
• 3 Swiss Guards quit over refusal to take COVID vaccine
• How amatriciana can solve church polarization

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In this epiosde:

• Vatican Secretary of State appears to correct the Pope
• San Marino legalizes abortion in historic referendum
• World Day of Migrants and Refugees 2021
• How Pope Francis could view an EU army
• Whether the Pope would ever visit Trump’s Mar-a-Lago

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In this episode:

• Pope tackles debate over communion for pro-choice politicians
• Pope clarifies Church stance on gay marriage
• Pope declares support for COVID vaccines
• Australia’s controversial nuclear sub deal

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In this episode:

• Remembering 9/11 and the Vatican’s response 
• Pope visits Hungary and Slovakia
• Landmark abortion ruling in Mexico
• Italy’s Matteo Salvini meets with the Vatican
• Vatican clarifies Pope’s comments on Jewish law

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• Pope’s Putin/Merkel gaffe
• Pope’s recent comments cause Jewish outcry
• Controversial “Francesco” doc to be screened at Vatican
• Pope takes seeming swipe at Hungarian PM

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In this episode:

• Rivalry underlies latest twist in Vatican trial
• 10 Polish bishops sanctioned by the Holy See
• Pope champions safety of Afghan people
• Impact of new COVID restrictions on public worship

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In this episode:

• Vatican Monsignor flips in key corruption trial
• Friend of Pope Francis faces trial for abuse
• Vatican advocates patent waiver for Covid vaccines
• Catholic Church in Italy faces loss of tax funds
• Declining influence of religious architecture 

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In this episode:

• Ex-Cardinal McCarrick criminally charged for alleged sexual abuse
• Woman behind Vatileaks back in the spotlight for Cardinal Becciu trial
• The Pillar informs Vatican and Newark of more priests using hook-up apps
• Pope Francis’ annual “August surprise” to come
• Italy’s golden summer

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