Episodes 191
Avg. Duration 27m
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Since Nov 2020
Latest Episode Jan 2025

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Tune in weekly as John Allen gives his expert insight and analysis on the latest news from the Catholic Church.

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S1E193 A Crux 2024 retrospective

Jan 07, 2025 23m

In this episode:First conviction for abuse on Vatican groundsPope's alleged homophobic statementsLabor unrest in the VaticanMonsignor faces criminal charges Mounting crisis in Catholic-Jewish…

S1E192 Papabile speculation: inappropriate or essential?

Dec 18, 2024 30m

In this episode:Papabile speculation: inappropriate or essential?Pope’s Corsica trip: part of a bigger plan?Vatican staff rejects political interviewJubilee 2025: an LGBTQ+ pilgrimage?Peru scandal:…

S1E191 Are Christians safe in Syria after Assad regime’s fall?

Dec 10, 2024 28m

In this episode:Are Christians safe in Syria after Assad regime’s fall?Peru scandal: problems for Vatican’s sovereignty?Pope skips out on Notre Dame’s reopening: a snub?Vatican’s Nativity set sparks…

S1E190 US Bishops vs. Trump on deportations

Dec 03, 2024 27m

In this episode:US Bishops vs. Trump on deportationsPope’s Turkey visit: a geopolitical agenda?Vatican on mysticism: what is ‘spiritual abuse’?Vatican confirms secret file on ‘Vatican Girl’…

S1E189 Outrage as Pope asks for ‘sacrifice’ in money crisis

Nov 26, 2024 29m

In this episode:Outrage as Pope asks for ‘sacrifice’ in money crisisPope blasted: annulling SCV excommunication? Vatican hospital in crisis: will recovery plan be enough?Why does the Vatican owe a…

S1E188 Priest disputes Pope Francis' legitimacy: laicized

Nov 19, 2024 30m

In this episode:Controversial priest defrocked a second timePriest disputes Pope Francis' legitimacy: laicizedWomen’s branch of SCV also entrenched in abuse?Vatican’s Christmas tree stokes…

S1E187 Trump wins: what does this mean for the Church?

Nov 12, 2024 30m

In this episode:Trump wins: what does this mean for the Church?Support the show

S1E186 Pope’s reform targets Cardinals

Nov 05, 2024 30m

In this episode:‘Trial of the Century’: verdict motivations revealedPope’s reform targets CardinalsCardinal raises warning on beatification of Belgian kingVatican investigator receives criminal…

S1E185 Synod ends: why it wasn’t what many expected

Oct 29, 2024 29m

In this episode:Synod ends: why it wasn’t what many expectedSupport the show

S1E184 Vatican employees protesting. Why?

Oct 22, 2024 29m

In this episode:Vatican employees protesting. Why?Synod: global South tells West to buzz off Synod pushing for legal changes to Church structures?Cardinal purposely skipping Synod meetings?Pope…

S1E183 What is the Synod’s agenda?

Oct 15, 2024 29m

In this epiosde:Are Jewish-Catholic relations in crisis?What is the Synod’s agenda?Abuse destroys Sodalitium Christianae VitaeWhat did the Pope and Zelenskyy talk about?Support the show

S1E182 The 21 new cardinals: Last week in the Church with John Allen Jr.

Oct 08, 2024 29m

In this episode: The 21 new cardinalsHamas attacks: Vatican still neutral one year later?‘No’ to women deacons at SynodOutrage: Belgian Prime Minister lashes out at PopeLiberal or conservative: who…

S1E181 Pope on women: sparks college backlash

Oct 01, 2024 30m

In this episode:Pope on women: sparks college backlashSynod of Bishops: an anticlimactic end? Pope approves expulsion of 10 SCV membersSupport the show

S1E180 Why fixing the Church is so hard

Sep 23, 2024 28m

In this episode:Pope to face hostility in Belgium?Why fixing the Church is so hardScandal hasn’t brought down the ChurchSupport the show

S1E179 Islam’s rise in Europe inevitable, says Card. Schönborn

Sep 17, 2024 30m

In this episode:Pope slams both presidential candidatesA testament to Pope’s strength shown on Oceania tripPope praises Singapore’s multi-faith approach Islam’s rise in Europe inevitable, says Card.…

S1E178 Pope to canonize martyrs killed by Islamic extremists

Sep 10, 2024 33m

In this episode:Pope’s presence in Indonesia riles up radicalsPope delivers gifts and spiritual aid to marginsUkrainian Orthodox Church lashes out at PopeVatican Bank says ‘no’ to employees…

S1E177 Vatican calling for a ban on ‘killer robots’

Sep 03, 2024 32m

In this episode:Pope’s odyssey in Asia & OceaniaBishops differ: regionalism v. strong central govt. Pope v. General: Italy’s immigration debateVatican calling for a ban on ‘killer…

S1E176 Pope rejects Ukraine’s Orthodox ban

Aug 27, 2024 29m

In this episode:Pope rejects Ukraine’s Orthodox banPope avoiding ‘Biden moment’ with next trip?Ecclesiastical group founder expelled for abuseVatican staff still waiting for Pope’s replyNigeria’s…

S1E175 Did the Holy See loosen its stance on end-of-life?

Aug 13, 2024 30m

In this episode:Did the Holy See loosen its stance on end-of-life?Blackouts in Rome: trouble for the Jubilee?Audio files revealed in ‘Vatican Girl’ caseAgenda for Pope’s Asia trip Support the show

S1E174 Olympic opening ceremony: Catholic outrage

Aug 06, 2024 28m

In this episode:Cardinal O’Malley replaced by Bishop Richard HenningOlympic opening ceremony: Catholic outrageSupport the show

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Last Week in the Church with John Allen is currently dormant with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 27m.

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