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Trusted Catholic news from Rome - Sponsored by the Word on Fire Institute. The John Allen Show is a bi-weekly podcast discussing news from the Vatican, as well as national and international Church affairs. New episodes will be posted every other Wednesday. John Allen Jr. is the editor of Crux, the leading Catholic news source, and is the Fellow of Church and Media at the Word on Fire Institute.
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In this episode: Pope to face hostility in Belgium? Why fixing the Church is so hard Scandal hasn’t brought down the Church Support the showPor Crux Now
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In this episode: Pope slams both presidential candidates A testament to Pope’s strength shown on Oceania trip Pope praises Singapore’s multi-faith approach Islam’s rise in Europe inevitable, says Card. Schönborn Self-professed archbishop denounced as fake Support the showPor Crux Now
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In this episode: Pope’s presence in Indonesia riles up radicals Pope delivers gifts and spiritual aid to margins Ukrainian Orthodox Church lashes out at Pope Vatican Bank says ‘no’ to employees marrying? Pope to canonize martyrs killed by Islamic extremists Support the showPor Crux Now
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In this episode: Pope’s odyssey in Asia & Oceania Bishops differ: regionalism v. strong central govt. Pope v. General: Italy’s immigration debate Vatican calling for a ban on ‘killer robots’ Farewell, Fr. Gerald O’Collins Support the showPor Crux Now
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In this episode: Pope rejects Ukraine’s Orthodox ban Pope avoiding ‘Biden moment’ with next trip? Ecclesiastical group founder expelled for abuse Vatican staff still waiting for Pope’s reply Nigeria’s military complicit in Christian persecution? Support the showPor Crux Now
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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’ case Agenda for Pope’s Asia trip Support the showPor Crux Now
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In this episode: Cardinal O’Malley replaced by Bishop Richard Henning Olympic opening ceremony: Catholic outrage Support the showPor Crux Now
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In this episode: Biden's withdrawal parallels Benedict XVI Popes & assassins: historic close calls Eucharistic revival for Americans? Holy See banning the Latin Mass? Support the showPor Crux Now
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In this episode: Trump assassination attempt: Church weighs in Vatican’s doc on Synod of Synodality a letdown? Vatican workers beg Pope to face staff issues Support the showPor Crux Now
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In this episode: Vatican declares Archbishop Viganò excommunicated Pope worried democracy is failing New verdicts in ‘Trial of the Century’? Benedict XVI & Francis: a possible penitential pilgrimage? Support the showPor Crux Now
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In this episode: Cardinal O’Malley pushes for Vatican accountability Capuchin cardinal reaches milestone at 80 Vatican demands changes to German Synodal Way Pope changes tune on tattoos in the Vatican Pattern of abuse within Missionaries of Charity? Support the showPor Crux Now
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In this episode: Archbishop Viganò charged with schism Spanish nuns excommunicated after sect claim Vatican defends use of Rupnik’s art Church/State lines being blurred in Italy? Pope shipping Gänswein off to Latvia Another big Vatican real estate deal on the table? Support the showPor Crux Now
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In this episode: Pope made homophobic & misogynist remarks? Vatican balks at Ukraine using NATO weapons Italy’s PM tells bishops to back off of constitutional reform U.S. Ambassador to the Holy See stepping down Support the showPor Crux Now
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In this episode: Pope upstaged at World Children’s Day Papal authority rejected by Chinese government Vatican tries to address Coptic uproar First millennial saint set to be canonized Rome’s infrastructure ready for Jubilee 2025? Support the showPor Crux Now
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In this episode: War of words heats up between Vatican & Israel Peace rally sees Pope back in full force Vatican rules on supernatural apparitions False mysticism legal impediment in Rupnik case Controversial Chinese bishop to speak at Vatican conference Support the showPor Crux Now
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In this episode: EU vs. Trump - will the Vatican get their way? Israel objects to ‘genocide’ statement at Vatican event Jokes and protests at papal event Female forces head to head in Vatican lawsuit Support the showPor Crux Now
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In this episode: Leading papal candidate targeted by government 6 ‘swing states’ to shape Church’s global future? Horror and hope in youth prison scandal Another criminal arrest at Pope’s address Support the showPor Crux Now
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In this episode: Pope visits women’s prison for first 2024 trip Francis resurrects papal title Benedict XVI renounced Cardinal Parolin slams EU Parliament on abortion Pope to speak on AI at G7 summit 4 bishops withdraw from German Synodal Way Support the showPor Crux Now
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In this episode: Pope’s security breached by US fugitive Vatican censorship trial dismissed Vatican agrees with Italy’s new abortion policy? Cardinal Becciu to sue Vatican? Pope confirms Perlasca as star witness Support the showPor Crux Now
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In this episode: Pope to make Gänswein his envoy? Pope planning lengthy Asia/Oceania trip Vatican lodges complaint against nun’s wins Anti-papal sentiment on the rise? Cardinal snubbed at Congo airport Support the showPor Crux Now
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In this episode: Pope slams gender theory, surrogacy & sex change Pope meets families of Israeli hostages Pope removes Cardinal Donatis Pope under fire for interview book Pope travels to slums to meet with priests Support the showPor Crux Now
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In this episode: Pope struggles over Easter Pope avoids significant topics in Easter address Francis sheds light on Benedict XVI’s election Gänswein: why is he a thorn in the Pope’s side? Pope’s Ukraine comment causes uproar in Italian politics Support the showPor Crux Now
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In this episode: Is the Pope okay? Vatican challenges German bishops ISIS attack in Russia a risk for Easter? Belgian bishop defrocked Remembering the Ardeatine massacres Support the show
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In this episode: Pope Francis's biography is revealing Pope won’t resign like Benedict XVI Critics getting under Pope’s skin? Conclaves: revisions ahead? Pope doubles down on Fiducia Supplicans Pope’s abortion stance contradicting? ‘Vatican Girl’: Pope renews calls for truth Remembrance of Fr. Giuseppe Diana Support the show…
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In this episode: Major backlash following Pope’s Ukraine comment Pope bounces back after bronchitis Coptic Church cutting ties with Vatican over gay blessings? Pope visits controversial Belgian bishop 11 years of Pope Francis Support the showPor Crux Now
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In this episode: Is the Pope bouncing back? Anonymous Cardinal attacks Francis papacy Is a stay-at-home Pope realistic? Pope takes a swipe at gender theory Secularism: friend or foe? Support the showPor Crux Now
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In this episode: 2 years of war: can Vatican offer hope? Pope’s latest health scare reason for alarm? Rupnik’s accusers criticize Pope’s ‘reformed’ system Vatican forced to intervene with German bishops Is Mafia making moves on Italian priests? Support the showPor Crux Now
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In this episode: Pope’s letter to Jews received with silence? Historic meeting: Pope and Argentine Pres. Milei Remembering a forgotten WWII tragedy Vatican target of organized crime? Ercolina II makes appearance at Pope’s address Support the showPor Crux Now
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In this episode: Vatican cracks down on liturgical abuse Jewish community unhappy with Pope’s letter Could the next Pope come from Congo? Vatican shirking responsibility for ‘vulnerable adults’? ‘Vatican Girl’: brother supplies ‘new’ evidence Support the showPor Crux Now
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In this episode: Did Pope just escalate debates on Fiducia Supplicans? Chief Rabbi disappointed by Vatican’s handling of Gaza Vatican court’s first conviction for sexual abuse ISIS opens fire on Christians in Turkish church Support the showPor Crux Now
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In this episode: African bishops challenge Pope Francis Parliamentary inquest into ‘Vatican Girl’ Pope in the polls: what does America think? Pope on resigning and future travels Support the showPor Crux Now
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In this episode: Holy Office approved blessing same-sex unions? God and orgasms: a book written by Cardinal Fernandez Pope calls for global ban on surrogacy Musings on Pope’s trip to Mongolia Support the showPor Crux Now
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In this episode: Cardinal adviser of Pope convicted of financial crime Did Israel attack only Catholic parish in Gaza? Pope chooses burial site: not the Vatican Support the showPor Crux Now
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In this episode: Pope saving strength for Christmas calendar Pope changing conclave rules? End of Vatican trial: all eyes on Cardinal Becciu Pope to visit Milei's Argentina? Michael Voris of Church Militant resigns Support the showPor Crux Now
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In this episode: Bronchitis keeping Pope down Pope moves on Cardinal Burke German Synodal Way: Pope speaks out COP28: is climate change a religious problem? NGO scandal: dangerous friends of the Pope Support the showPor Crux Now
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In this episode: Pope has inflammation in his lung Impossible to ignore Pope’s growing Jewish problem Italian femicide epidemic: where’s the Vatican? Pentecostal explosion: African bishops are concerned Will Pope’s strength return before COP28? Support the showPor Crux Now
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In this episode: Anti-Pope Milei now President of Argentina Masons: Vatican holds ground on ban for Catholics Israel-Palestine: Pope to meet victims Vatican trial wrap-up: verdict in December? Rumors abound about Pope Francis pontificate Support the showPor Crux Now
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In this episode: Transsexuals: Pope responds to dubia Bishop Strickland of Texas fired by the Pope Is Pope Francis above the law? Did the Vatican cover up the first video of a pope? Support the showPor Crux Now
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In this episode: Pope strategically dodging tough media questions? COP28 destined for failure despite Pope's attendance? Iran keeping an open line to the Vatican Italy cracks down on tax evasion for Vatican citizens Support the showPor Crux Now
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In this episode: Rupnik: Pope lifts statute of limitations Pope’s Synod: what was the point? Chief Rabbi cautions Pope Church more welcoming than people think Support the showPor Crux Now
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In this episode: Synodality: will it die with Pope Francis? Pope calls Biden: Stop WW3 ‘Trial of the Century’: Vatican seeking scapegoats? Argentina’s anti-Pope candidate: Javier Milei Support the showPor Crux Now
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In this episode: Israel wants Pope to condemn Hamas Synod on Synodality: where is it taking us? ‘Trial of the Century’: the limits of Vatican law Support the showPor Crux Now
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In this episode: Israel issues strong warning to Pope Secret Synod: Pope muzzling participants? Priest shortage gets worse in Africa ‘Trial of the Century’: coming to a close? Support the showPor Crux Now
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In this episode: Cardinals pose dubia to Pope Francis Pope Francis’s Synod of Secrecy Abuse commission blasts Pope’s Vatican Vatican demands $700mil. from corrupt bureaucrats Will Pope’s new exhortation make waves at COP28? Support the showPor Crux Now
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In this episode: Pope Francis challenges EU's anti-migrant stance in Marseille visit Media's 'conspiracy of silence' on Pope’s staunch euthanasia and abortion position highlighted Unfolding sexual assault scandal of ex-Jesuit Fr. Marko Rupnik Pope honors ex-communist, late Italian president Napolitano Support the show…
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In this episode: Vatican/Beijing relations improving? Pope’s effort to rescue kidnapped Ukrainian children Pope Pius XII knew about the Holocaust and did nothing? Church weighs in on migration crisis in EU Support the showPor Crux Now
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In this episode: Zelensky’s top man blasts Pope as ‘pro-Russian’ Anti-fascist graffiti discovered in Vatican Pope’s Synod: looming media disaster? Heroic Polish family beatified for protecting Jews Opus Dei left canonically floundering Support the showPor Crux Now
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In this episode: Highlights of Pope's trip to Mongolia Did the Pope spread Russian imperialist propaganda? Pope tells Americans to ‘get over it’ Support the showPor Crux Now
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In this episode: Mongolia: why is the Pope going? Pope’s Synod: are we headed toward schism? BRICS: why is the Pope interested? Syro-Malabar: papal envoy like a ‘Medieval inquisitor’ Italians abandoning the Catholic Church? Support the showPor Crux Now
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In this episode: Pope appoints auxiliary bishop as cardinal Vatican pays homage to 2 legendary writers Anti-mafia saints honored with a parish in Sicily Vatican’s scapegoat for corruption dies Gänswein is back: problem for the Pope? Support the showPor Crux Now
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