Last Week in the Church with John Allen
173 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 17 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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Will Roe v. Wade be overturned?
May 10, 2022 14:00 - 31 minutes - 22 MBIn this episode: Will Roe v. Wade be overturned? Cardinal Becciu takes stand at embezzlement trial Pope Francis using a wheelchair Support the Show.
Does having an emeritus pope invite schism?
May 03, 2022 18:00 - 27 minutes - 19.6 MBIn this episode: Vatican trial highlights overdue reform in separation of powers Pope calls for humanitarian corridors in Mariupol Does having an emeritus pope invite schism? Vatican astronomers develop mathematical basis for the Big Bang Pope’s on-going health problems Support the Show.
Pope cancels summit with Russian Orthodox Patriarch
April 26, 2022 17:00 - 27 minutes - 19.5 MBIn this episode: Pope cancels summit with Russian Orthodox Patriarch Pope thanks Hungarian PM Viktor Orban for refugee aid Why the future of the Church belongs to the ‘PINS’ nations Italy commemorates its liberation from WWII fascism Support the Show.
Pope denounces conflict in Ukraine on ‘Easter of war’
April 20, 2022 00:00 - 27 minutes - 19.4 MBIn this episode: Pope denounces conflict in Ukraine on ‘Easter of war’ Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI turns 95 New U.S. Ambassador to Vatican presents credentials to Pope Will the Pope meet with Patriarch Kirill of Moscow? Vatican official speaks with pro-gay Catholic group German bishops urge Vatican decision on Cardinal Woelki after scandal Support the Show.
Pope to travel to Lebanon?
April 12, 2022 19:00 - 30 minutes - 21.7 MBIn this episode: Pope dials up his rhetoric condemning war in Ukraine Vatican trial’s ‘Tale of Two Narratives’ trundles on Pope adds a trip to Lebanon to his busy summer schedule Support the Show.
Is the Pope going to Ukraine?
April 05, 2022 19:00 - 19 minutes - 14.2 MBIn this episode: As war rages on, will the Pope visit Ukraine? Canadian indigenous receive a papal apology Vatican trial shifts focus to ex-watchdog The Pope’s apostolic journey to Malta Support the Show.
Canadian indigenous want a papal apology
March 29, 2022 18:00 - 28 minutes - 20.4 MBIn this episode: Canadian Indigenous delegation seeks papal apology Cardinal drives ambulance from Vatican to Ukraine Pope meets with presidents of Burundi and Lebanon Vatican releases Pope’s schedule for Malta trip Pope gets surprise visit from Peruvian archbishop Support the Show.
Pope to consecrate Russia to Immaculate Heart of Mary
March 22, 2022 18:00 - 24 minutes - 17.2 MBIn this episode: Pope to consecrate Russia, Ukraine to Immaculate Heart of Mary Vatican’s new constitution of the Roman Curia Cardinal Becciu denies “monstrous” embezzlement charges Support the Show.
Head of Russian Orthodox Church backs Putin
March 15, 2022 17:00 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MBIn this episode: Head of Russian Orthodox Church backs Putin Vatican increases its pressure on Russia The Pope and achieving global solidarity Ortega regime expels Nicaragua’s Vatican ambassador Puerto Rican bishop against compulsory vaccines “fired” Hungarian court rejects Vatican bank lawsuit Support the Show.
Vatican stays silent on Russian war crime accusations
March 08, 2022 16:00 - 25 minutes - 18 MBIn this episode: Pope laments “war” in Ukraine with no mention of Putin Vatican stays silent on Russian war crimes accusations Russian Orthodox clergy challenge Putin’s war Argentine court jails former Vatican bishop Lack of separation of powers in Vatican Paternity leave for Vatican employees Support the Show.
Russia’s war on Ukraine
March 01, 2022 16:00 - 23 minutes - 16.9 MBIn this episode: Pope’s alleged silence on Russia The religious motives behind Russia’s invasion War in Ukraine’s potential effects on Catholic/Orthodox relations Would the Vatican host negotiations for peace? Support the Show.
Lawyers accuse Pope of abusing Vatican authority
February 22, 2022 16:00 - 28 minutes - 20.1 MBIn this episode: Lawyers accuse Pope of abuse of power Pope restructures Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith Priestly celibacy discussed at symposium in Vatican Can the Pope broker peace between Russia and Ukraine? "Cooks with Collars" in the Diocese of Allentown, PA Support the Show.
Vatican office bugged?
February 15, 2022 15:00 - 29 minutes - 21.1 MBIn this episode: Archbishop Peña Parra suspected surveillance bugs in his Vatican office Cardinal Michael Czerny attends Bishop Remi De Roo’s funeral Benedict XVI’s apology falls flat Super Bowl MVP Cooper Kupp credits God Catholic growth in Africa and Asia progress report from the Synod of Bishops Support the Show.
Pope’s first talk show appearance
February 08, 2022 17:00 - 24 minutes - 17.3 MBIn this episode: Pope makes his first talk show appearance, discusses Yemen, war, migration, clericalism, and more Talk show backlash Support the Show.
Furor over Benedict XVI and Munich report
January 31, 2022 21:00 - 32 minutes - 22.7 MBIn this episode: Italy’s president wanted to retire, re-elected instead Vatican trial of the century resumes Pope meets with Holocaust survivor Furor over Benedict XVI and Munich report Vatican Sec. for Relations with States to visit Beirut Disney+ looks to expand into Vatican City Support the Show.
Pope Benedict XVI fumbles abuse?
January 25, 2022 00:00 - 34 minutes - 24.5 MBIn this episode: Pope Benedict XVI mishandles abuse? Pro-life activists optimistic at March for Life in DC Threat of Russian military incursion in Ukraine Limbless Syrian boy starts new life in Italy with family Pope installs women in two church ministries Support the Show.
Vatican backs assisted suicide?
January 18, 2022 22:00 - 24 minutes - 17.9 MBIn this episode: Cardinal officiates childhood friend’s funeral Vatican backs assisted suicide? Italian archbishop skips line for COVID vaccine Polish diocese apologizes after lawyer oversteps Pope goes record shopping Support the Show.
Pope slams “selfish” pet parents, Munich abuse report
January 10, 2022 21:00 - 24 minutes - 17.7 MBIn this episode: Good news for prosecutors in historic Vatican trial Munich abuse report prompts cover-up accusations Cologne archdiocese faces financial audit Pope slams “selfish” pet parents Shake-up in Italian bishops conference Support the Show.
John Allen’s 2022 Predictions
January 03, 2022 20:00 - 20 minutes - 14.7 MBIn this episode: Pope Francis’ annual Christmas message Why didn’t the Pope lead vespers on NYE? John Allen’s 2022 predictions: Vatican trial, Synod on Synodality, a right-wing Saint Gallen Group, clerical abuse, tension between Pope and USCCB? Support the Show.
Cardinal Turkson offers his resignation. Why??
December 20, 2021 19:00 - 24 minutes - 17.2 MBIn this episode: Cardinal Peter Turkson resigns? Cardinal O'Malley of Boston ‘takes a shot’ at EWTN Vatican trial looking now more like a trainwreck France ‘fire sale’ of church property to settle abuse claims Pope Francis is the ‘dog that doesn’t bark’ in Italian politics Support the Show.
Vatican censors the Pope, Italian bishop debunks Santa
December 13, 2021 21:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MBIn this episode: Vatican censors Pope’s in-flight presser Vatican officials withheld whereabouts of missing girl’s body? Pope calls for diplomacy over arms in Ukraine Italian bishop tells children Santa doesn't exist Priest shares insights from private moment with Pope Support the Show.
Ex-bishop expecting twins with erotic writer
December 07, 2021 21:00 - 26 minutes - 18.7 MBIn this episode: Pope’s curious explanation of resigned French archbishop Pope pitches dialogue and compassion in Cyprus and Greece Vatican “trial of the century” implicates shocking new suspect Ex-bishop expecting twins with erotic writer The EU’s attempt to cancel Christmas Support the Show.
Paris archbishop to resign?
November 29, 2021 23:00 - 25 minutes - 18.1 MBIn this episode: Pope scolds Italian bishops for slacking on annulment reforms Pope to meet with migrants in Cyprus and Greece Paris archbishop offers resignation over “ambiguous relationship” US Supreme Court to hear landmark abortion case this week Support the Show.
Male escort’s book outs Vatican priests as clients
November 22, 2021 23:00 - 17 minutes - 12.6 MBIn this episode: U.S. bishops sidestep communion controversy Vatican trial of the century confronts redacted tapes Brother of girl missing in Vatican City wants answers Male escort’s new book outs Vatican priests as clients Support the Show.
COP26 concludes, Vatican-Russia ties draw critics
November 15, 2021 20:00 - 21 minutes - 15.5 MBIn this episode: COP26 ends with a whimper Vatican foreign minister meets with Russian PM ⅓ of U.S. Catholics don't believe in transubstantiation Papal knighthood awarded to two veteran journalists New book shares Pope’s favorite recipes Support the Show.
Pope appoints 1st woman Vatican City Secretary General
November 08, 2021 18:00 - 24 minutes - 17.4 MBIn this episode: Vatican financial trial: Pope’s Watergate? Pope appoints first female Secretary General of Vatican City Palestinian president meets with Pope Biden’s Build Back Better blackballs religious facilities Peruvian journalist wins prestigious award for abuse exposé Support the Show.
Analysis of Pope, Biden meeting
November 02, 2021 17:00 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MBIn this episode: Analysis of Pope, Biden meeting Why did the Pope and Biden not talk about abortion? Biden receives Communion in the Pope's diocese Support the Show.
Will the Pope go to Congo? Why you should care
October 25, 2021 19:00 - 23 minutes - 16.5 MBIn this episode: Pope Francis confirms Greece-Cyprus visit Papal trip to Congo? Why? President Biden’s upcoming audience with Pope Francis Will India’s PM Modi meet the Pope before the G20 Summit? Miracle clears way for Pope John Paul I’s beatification Support the Show.
Pope Francis “a pest”, Pew report on Pope/Latin Mass
October 18, 2021 18:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MBIn this episode: Vatican’s Synod on Synodality commences Pew reports U.S. Catholics’ view of Pope Francis/Latin Mass U.S. Bishops' general assembly to decide on pro-choice politicians receiving the Eucharist Pope declares himself “a pest” at fourth World Meeting of Popular Movements Vatican corruption trial prosecutors attempt to hit the reset button Support the Show.
Biden picks pro-life Democrat ambassador to Holy See
October 11, 2021 19:00 - 26 minutes - 18.6 MBIn this episode: Nancy Pelosi heckled at Mass in Rome? Is Pope Francis attending COP26? Biden picks pro-life Democrat ambassador to Holy See 300,000 victims of clerical sexual abuse in France Judge’s patience wanes in Vatican corruption trial Support the Show.
Pope, faith leaders call for net-zero carbon emissions
October 04, 2021 20:00 - 24 minutes - 17.5 MBIn this episode: Vatican verdict in seminary scandal French church counts 3,000 child abusers Argentine Provolo Institute abuse victims attend UN Vatican financial reform in light of Becciu trial Pope Francis and faith leaders call for net-zero carbon emissions 3 Swiss Guards quit over refusal to take COVID vaccine How amatriciana can solve church polarization Support the Show.
Vatican Sec. of State corrects Pope?
September 27, 2021 17:00 - 22 minutes - 16 MBIn this epiosde: Vatican Secretary of State appears to correct the Pope San Marino legalizes abortion in historic referendum World Day of Migrants and Refugees 2021 How Pope Francis could view an EU army Whether the Pope would ever visit Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Support the Show.
Pope drops bombshells during in-flight conference
September 20, 2021 19:00 - 20 minutes - 14.3 MBIn this episode: Pope tackles debate over communion for pro-choice politicians Pope clarifies Church stance on gay marriage Pope declares support for COVID vaccines Australia’s controversial nuclear sub deal Support the Show.
9/11 and the Vatican’s response, Mexico abortion ruling
September 13, 2021 18:00 - 22 minutes - 16 MBIn this episode: Remembering 9/11 and the Vatican’s response Pope visits Hungary and Slovakia Landmark abortion ruling in Mexico Italy’s Matteo Salvini meets with the Vatican Vatican clarifies Pope’s comments on Jewish law Support the Show.
Pope’s Putin/Merkel gaffe, Pope in hot water with Jews
September 06, 2021 19:00 - 26 minutes - 18.8 MBPope’s Putin/Merkel gaffe Pope’s recent comments cause Jewish outcry Controversial “Francesco” doc to be screened at Vatican Pope takes seeming swipe at Hungarian PM Support the Show.
Vatican trial rivalry, Pope champions Afghan people
August 30, 2021 18:00 - 23 minutes - 16.9 MBIn this episode: Rivalry underlies latest twist in Vatican trial 10 Polish bishops sanctioned by the Holy See Pope champions safety of Afghan people Impact of new COVID restrictions on public worship Support the Show.
Vatican Monsignor flips in key corruption trial
August 09, 2021 16:00 - 20 minutes - 14.6 MBIn this episode: Vatican Monsignor flips in key corruption trial Friend of Pope Francis faces trial for abuse Vatican advocates patent waiver for Covid vaccines Catholic Church in Italy faces loss of tax funds Declining influence of religious architecture Support the Show.
Ex-Cardinal criminally charged for alleged abuse: Last Week in the Church with John Allen Jr.
August 02, 2021 19:00 - 29 minutes - 20.7 MBIn this episode: Ex-Cardinal McCarrick criminally charged for alleged sexual abuse Woman behind Vatileaks back in the spotlight for Cardinal Becciu trial The Pillar informs Vatican and Newark of more priests using hook-up apps Pope Francis’ annual “August surprise” to come Italy’s golden summer Support the show
Ex-Cardinal criminally charged for alleged abuse: Last Week in the Church with John Allen Jr.
August 02, 2021 19:00 - 29 minutes - 20.7 MBIn this episode: Ex-Cardinal McCarrick criminally charged for alleged sexual abuse Woman behind Vatileaks back in the spotlight for Cardinal Becciu trial The Pillar informs Vatican and Newark of more priests using hook-up apps Pope Francis’ annual “August surprise” to come Italy’s golden summer Support the Show.
USCCB Gen. Secretary resigns over Grindr allegations
July 26, 2021 18:00 - 26 minutes - 18.6 MBIn this episode: USCCB General Secretary resigns over Grindr allegations Pope Francis’ Latin Mass restrictions fall out Nancy Pelosi and the U.S. Communion war Vatican and U.S. look to address the water crisis Cardinal Becciu and the on-going Vatican corruption trial Support the Show.
Latin Mass restrictions; Pope released from hospital: Last Week in the Church with John Allen Jr.
July 19, 2021 19:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MBIn this episode: Holy See institutes Latin Mass restrictions Controversy over Italy’s anti-homophobia law Pope Francis released from hospital Vatican seminary trial and London financial scandal continue Italy national football team’s Roberto Mancini’s humility Support the Show.
Latin Mass restrictions; Pope released from hospital: Last Week in the Church with John Allen Jr.
July 19, 2021 19:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MBIn this episode: Holy See institutes Latin Mass restrictions Controversy over Italy’s anti-homophobia law Pope Francis released from hospital Vatican seminary trial and London financial scandal continue Italy national football team’s Roberto Mancini’s humility Support the show (https://cruxnow.com/support-crux/)
Pope hospitalized; Cardinal indicted; Italy wins
July 12, 2021 18:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MBIn this episode: Pope Francis in the hospital for surgery Cardinal Becciu indicted along with 10 others at Vatican trial Italy’s UEFA Euro 2020 win and the Catholic connection Support the Show.
Vatican’s unprecedented challenge to Italy LGBTQ2+ law
June 28, 2021 20:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MBIn this episode: Vatican’s unprecedented challenge to Italy homophobia law Italy’s PM Draghi rebukes Vatican Biden’s Secretary of State meets Pope Ousted Polish archbishop elected mayor of hometown Support the Show.
Holy See cautions U.S. bishops on denying communion
June 21, 2021 17:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MBIn this episode: U.S. bishops vote on communion practices Holy See cautions U.S. bishops against denying communion Meeting of Pope Francis and President Biden deferred SCOTUS unanimously sides with Catholic adoption agency Catholic priests in Umbria leave priesthood to get married Support the Show.
Pope rejects Marx resignation; Vatican finances
June 14, 2021 16:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MBIn this episode: Pope rejects Cardinal Marx’s resignation Vatican’s financial report card: mixed bag Vatican Bank makes progress on transparency U.S. and the Holy See diplomatic relations Vatican Museums at 500 years old: meet its first Prefect Support the Show.
Cardinal Marx resigns; Pakistani Christians acquitted
June 07, 2021 18:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MBIn this episode: Cardinal Marx offers resignation Pakistani Christian couple acquitted of blasphemy charges Remains of indigenous children found at former school in Canada 100% electric Nissan LEAF joins Vatican fleet World’s best sauce: amatriciana Support the Show.
Vatican joins WHO; penal updates to canon law
June 02, 2021 16:00 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MBIn this episode: Vatican joins WHO Pope updates canon law penal code for greater accountability Holy See’s Secretariat for Communications makes a bungle Italy’s shared history with the Vatican Pope Francis as a “pope of ironies” Support the Show.
SCOTUS abortion case; pay cut protests at Vatican
May 24, 2021 20:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBU.S. Supreme Court abortion case Vatican employees protest pay cuts Charity fraud in Diocese of Padua raises concerns Vatican invites dioceses to take part in synod on synodality 6th anniversary of landmark encyclical, Laudato Si Support the Show.
Pope moves on women catechists; John Kerry meets Pope
May 17, 2021 19:00 - 25 minutes - 18 MBIn this episode: Pope Francis institutes lay ministry of catechist in new motu proprio Pope raises concern over Italy’s precariously low birth rate U.S. climate envoy John Kerry meets with Pope on climate crisis The Vatican’s London financial scandal continues A reflection on the relationship between faith and food. Support the Show.