This week on “Inside the Vatican,” Gerard O’Connell and Colleen Dulle discuss U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s visit to Pope Leo XIV, along with recent developments between the Vatican and the Society of St. Pius X, which has committed to illicitly ordain bishops without the Vatican’s approval. In the second part of the show, Colleen and Gerry look at the pope’s visits to Pompeii and Naples, and Gerry explains why he thinks Pope Leo’s forthcoming encyclical won’t be published as expected on May 15.

Links from the show:

Vatican warns SSPX leaders of excommunication over ‘schismatic act’ of ordaining bishops

Pope Leo meets with Marco Rubio amid Trump’s personal attacks

Poll: Most Americans disapprove of Trump’s attacks on Pope Leo

Pope Leo prays for end to ‘fratricidal hatred’ as he celebrates anniversary in Pompeii

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