Last Week in the Church with John Allen
173 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 15 hours ago - ★★★★★ - 47 ratingsTune in weekly as John Allen gives his expert insight and analysis on the latest news from the Catholic Church.
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Vatican declares Archbishop Viganò excommunicated
July 09, 2024 17:00 - 28 minutes - 20.1 MBIn 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 Show.
Cardinal O’Malley pushes for Vatican accountability
July 02, 2024 18:00 - 29 minutes - 21.2 MBIn 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 Show.
Archbishop Viganò charged with schism
June 25, 2024 18:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MBIn 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 Show.
Pope made homophobic & misogynist remarks?
June 04, 2024 18:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MBIn 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 Show.
Papal authority rejected by Chinese government
May 28, 2024 22:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MBIn 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 Show.
Vatican rules on supernatural apparitions
May 21, 2024 18:00 - 29 minutes - 21.3 MBIn 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 Show.
EU vs. Trump - will the Vatican get their way?
May 14, 2024 19:00 - 31 minutes - 22.2 MBIn 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 Show.
Leading papal candidate targeted by government
May 07, 2024 18:00 - 31 minutes - 22 MBIn 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 Show.
Cardinal Parolin slams EU Parliament on abortion
April 30, 2024 17:00 - 30 minutes - 21.5 MBIn 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 Show.
Pope’s security breached by US fugitive
April 23, 2024 18:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MBIn 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 Show.
Anti-papal sentiment on the rise?
April 17, 2024 16:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MBIn 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 Show.
Pope slams gender theory, surrogacy & sex change
April 10, 2024 18:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MBIn 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 Show.
Francis sheds light on Benedict XVI’s election
April 03, 2024 17:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MBIn 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 Show.
Belgian bishop defrocked
March 28, 2024 00:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MBIn 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.
Pope Francis's biography is revealing
March 19, 2024 17:00 - 30 minutes - 21.4 MBIn 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.
Major backlash following Pope’s Ukraine comment
March 13, 2024 17:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBIn 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 Show.
Pope takes a swipe at gender theory
March 05, 2024 18:00 - 27 minutes - 18.6 MBIn 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 Show.
Pope’s reform running off the rails?
February 27, 2024 18:00 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MBIn 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 Show.
Vatican target of organized crime?
February 13, 2024 16:00 - 30 minutes - 21.4 MBIn 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 Show.
Vatican cracks down on liturgical abuse
February 06, 2024 16:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MBIn 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 Show.
ISIS opens fire on Christians in Turkish church
January 30, 2024 16:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBIn 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 Show.
Christian genocide in Nigeria: calls to resist
January 23, 2024 16:00 - 25 minutes - 17.2 MBIn this episode: Feducia Supplicans: biggest blowback since 1968 Dutch bishops reply to Pope: a political move? Christian genocide in Nigeria: calls to resist Pope shakes up Vatican’s communications again Support the show
African bishops challenge Pope Francis
January 16, 2024 18:00 - 28 minutes - 20.1 MBIn 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 Show.
Holy Office approved blessing same-sex unions?
January 10, 2024 18:00 - 31 minutes - 22 MBIn 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 Show.
Cardinal adviser to Pope convicted of financial crime
December 19, 2023 19:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MBIn 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 Show.
Pope changing conclave rules?
December 12, 2023 18:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MBIn 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 Show.
Pope moves on Cardinal Burke
December 05, 2023 18:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MBIn 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 Show.
Impossible to ignore Pope’s growing Jewish problem
November 28, 2023 19:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MBIn 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 Show.
Masons: Vatican holds ground on ban for Catholics
November 21, 2023 18:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MBIn 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 Show.
Transsexuals: Pope responds to dubia
November 14, 2023 20:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MBIn 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 Show.
Pope strategically dodging tough media questions?
November 07, 2023 18:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MBIn 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 Show.
Rupnik: Pope lifts statute of limitations
November 01, 2023 16:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBIn 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 Show.
Argentina’s anti-Pope candidate: Javier Milei
October 24, 2023 16:00 - 32 minutes - 22.8 MBIn 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 Show.
Israel wants Pope to condemn Hamas
October 17, 2023 17:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MBIn 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 Show.
Israel issues strong warning to Pope
October 10, 2023 16:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MBIn 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 Show.
Cardinals pose dubia to Pope Francis
October 04, 2023 17:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MBIn 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 Show.
Pope takes shots at both liberals and conservatives
September 26, 2023 19:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBIn 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.
Pope Pius XII knew about the Holocaust and did nothing?
September 19, 2023 17:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MBIn 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 Show.
Zelensky’s top man blasts Pope as ‘pro-Russian’
September 12, 2023 19:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MBIn 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 Show.
Pope tells Americans to ‘get over it’
September 06, 2023 16:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MBIn 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 Show.
Pope’s Synod: are we headed toward schism?
August 29, 2023 19:00 - 31 minutes - 22.1 MBIn 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 Show.
Pope appoints auxiliary bishop as cardinal
August 15, 2023 19:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MBIn 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 Show.
Pope on Vatican III: ‘Church is not ready yet’
August 08, 2023 17:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MBIn this episode: Pope’s bombshells at World Youth Day Pope: ‘Church isn’t closed-minded on women/LGBTQ+’ Did Pope mean to ignore Ukraine in Fatima? Pope on Vatican III: ‘Church is not ready yet’ Syro-Malabar Church responds to Crux Support the Show.
Key cardinal facing 7 years in jail for corruption?
August 01, 2023 18:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MBIn this episode: Pope’s last World Youth Day? Pope’s corruption investigators in Peru Key cardinal facing 7 years in jail for corruption? Pope calls out Putin on grain shortage Code of Camaldoli: history’s greatest dream Support the Show.
Pope’s envoy meets with President Biden: failure?
July 25, 2023 18:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MBIn this episode: Pope’s envoy meets with President Biden: failure? Corruption in Syro-Malabar Church? The Pope who defied the bombs Pride parades and World Youth Day Support the Show.
Chinese government asserting dominance over Holy See?
July 18, 2023 18:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MBIn this episode: Vatican’s sovereignty actually matters? Vatican/Israel: mending fences? Why should you know Bishop Luigi Bettazzi? Vatican trying to broker peace in Armenia? Chinese government asserting dominance over Holy See? Support the Show.
Pope creates 21 new cardinals: a rundown
July 12, 2023 08:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MBIn this episode: Pope creates 21 new cardinals: a rundown Pope stacks the deck for the next conclave Rundown of papal contenders (papabile) Consistory: who wasn’t invited to the party? Why appoint cardinals who can’t vote? Support the Show.
Pope appoints controversial protégé as head of CDF
July 04, 2023 20:00 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MBIn this episode: Pope appoints controversial protégé as head of CDF Was Moscow mediation mission a failure? Ignore Rome ‘at your own peril’, advises Vegas Archbishop Pope’s communication reform a trainwreck? Pope cracking down on dissenting American bishops? Support the Show.
Patriarch Kirill backs Putin during Wagner uprising
June 27, 2023 21:00 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MBIn this episode: Patriarch Kirill backs Putin during Wagner uprising Is the Pope’s new anti-abuse framework working? ‘Piss Christ’ artist invited to Vatican: why? Can the Italian State survive Jubilee 2025? ‘Vatican Girl’: Pope offers family words of comfort Priests and laity facing sanctions for ’hatred’? Support the Show.
Jesuits expel Fr. Rupnik over abuse accusations
June 20, 2023 19:00 - 27 minutes - 19.4 MBIn this episode: Pope returns from the hospital Benedict XVI’s secretary Gänswein returns to Germany Jesuits expel Fr. Rupnik over abuse accusations ‘Vatican Girl’: brother demands Pope’s attention at Sunday Angelus John Kerry refuses to speak to Pope’s Ukraine mediator role Support the Show.