Public Mass in Italy, the Silvia Romano Case, and the Inevitability of Vatican Reform in 2020
In this episode, John discusses the return of public Mass in Italy and the Vatican. He also covers how the Silvia Romano case in Italy has thrown a spotlight on tensions in the Church over conversion ...
13 Maj 202036min
Conflict in Italy, a New Vatican Foundation, and President Donald Trump's Call with Catholic Leaders
In this episode, John discusses Pope Francis' response to a Church/state conflict in Italy over coronavirus restrictions, the Vatican's launch of a new foundation devoted to Pope John Paul I - the "sm...
29 Apr 202031min
Coronavirus Crisis, Cardinal Pell's Acquittal, and Pope Francis' Study Commission on Women Deacons
In today's episode, John discusses the ongoing challenges that face the Church during the COVID-19 crisis, the recent acquittal of Australian Cardinal George Pell, and Pope Francis' recent commission ...
15 Apr 202033min
How the Church is Responding in the Midst of the Coronavirus
In this episode, John Allen discusses the topic that is affecting the entire world - the COVID-19 pandemic. He covers the Pope's response in this crisis, the Church's broader response to the pandemic,...
2 Apr 202034min
Coronavirus, Vatican Reform Updates, and Bishops in China
In this episode, John Allen discusses how the Church is treating pastoral care during the COVID-19 pandemic, recent developments in Vatican reform concerning Human Resources, and debates that have ari...
18 Mars 202033min
Reform: Its Promise and Its Peril
In this week's episode, John Allen discusses three aspects of reform that are occurring in the Church today. He gives us an overview of the post-synodal exhortation, Querida Amazonia, and discusses th...
19 Feb 202026min
The Reality of Anti-Christian Persecution
Today John Allen discusses the reality of anti-Christian persecution around the world, where it is happening the most, and common misperceptions about the topic. Learn more and Join the Institute: htt...
5 Feb 202030min
Priestly Celibacy in the Catholic Church
In this episode, John Allen presents a historical review of the discipline of priestly celibacy in the Church, some points to consider in today's conversation about the topic and where to go from ther...
22 Jan 202028min
