Why an Atheist Doctor Was Invited to the Vatican Vatican Access with Robert Duncan 2026-03-05 | Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel — one of the principal architects of modern American healthcare policy — was recently invited to the Vatican to address the Pontifical Academy for Life.In this conversation, recorded at Catholic News Service in Rome, he reflects on his childhood in Chicago, his role advising U.S. presidents, his views on euthanasia and end-of-life care, and why his central message — especially fitting for Lent — is disarmingly simple: remember that you are going to die.His invitation to the Vatican underscores a larger dynamic — how the Church navigates its engagement with secular expertise, and how encounters between belief and unbelief can deepen moral discernment in a fragmented age.Guest bio:Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel is a physician, oncologist, and bioethicist widely regarded as one of the principal architects of modern American healthcare policy. A longtime professor at the University of Pennsylvania, he has shaped national debates on medical ethics, end-of-life care, and health system reform for more than three decades.CHAPTERS:0:00 Introduction — Medicine, Mortality & Moral Clarity2:27 “Remember You Will Die” — How Mortality Shapes a Life4:44 Purpose & Vocation — What Drives Dr. Emanuel?10:09 The Turning Point — Choosing Medicine13:13 From Physician to Presidential Adviser14:02 Why the Vatican Invited Him to Speak16:44 The Vatican’s Global Influence on Health Care Ethics18:03 Faith & Secular Bioethics — Can Believers and Nonbelievers Work Together?19:19 Euthanasia & End-of-Life Ethics — Dr. Emanuel’s Position 23:22 Rome — What Surprised Him Most28:45 Dr. Emanuel on Pope Leo’s Address 31:11 Population Aging & the Sustainability of Health Systems32:06 His Private Exchange with Pope Leo 33:00 The Longevity Debate — Inside His New Book36:38 Does Religious Practice Improve Your Health?38:41 Lent, Feasts & the Rhythm of the Year — A Health Lesson?41:57 Mortality, Meaning & the Lessons of the Dying46:37 What He’s Bringing Home from the Vatican-- -- --Subscribe to Vatican Access to receive new episodes, exclusive interviews, and special content delivered directly to your inbox at vaticanaccess.com.-- -- --Follow Vatican Access on Social Media:📌 Facebook: / vaticanaccess 📸 Instagram: / vaticanaccess 𝕏 Twitter/X: / vaticanaccess🎵 TikTok: / vaticanaccess#Vatican#CatholicChurch#Bioethics#EzekielEmanuel#ReligionAndScience
Pope Leo, the Covered Mosaics and the Unresolved Father Rupnik Scandal #popeleoxiv #france Vatican Access with Robert Duncan 2026-09-26 | Why were Father Marko Rupnik’s mosaics covered ahead of Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Lourdes?Journalist Federica Tourn explains why the decision matters to abuse survivors—but warns that covering the artwork does not mean the Rupnik case has been resolved. Will Pope Leo use the visit to address the scandal?Full episode: youtu.be/tuVImRXuGSc?si=BFOHh77nPtLd170d
Why Did Lourdes Cover Up These Mosaics Before Pope Leos Visit? Vatican Access with Robert Duncan 2026-09-25 | In the days before Pope Leo XIV’s apostolic visit to France, the famous mosaics at Lourdes by Father Marko Rupnik, a priest and artist accused of sexual abuse, have been covered up. Investigative journalist Federica Tourn, who published the first interview with one of Father Rupnik’s accusers in 2022, has followed the case closely ever since.In this conversation, Tourn explains why the mosaics were covered up ahead of the pope’s visit and what the decision means for the women who have accused Father Rupnik of abuse. What do victims want from Pope Leo? Why is Father Rupnik’s artwork being concealed in France while new mosaics are celebrated at a major shrine in Brazil? And why has the Vatican’s ongoing trial yet to produce a verdict?The discussion traces Father Rupnik’s rise to prominence in the Catholic Church, the allegations against him and the Church’s response. Tourn discusses her reporting on 22 letters alleging abuse dating back to the 1990s, the secrecy surrounding the Vatican proceedings and the sources who have helped her investigation. She also reflects on why survivors trusted her with their stories, the unanswered questions surrounding Father Rupnik’s considerable artistic earnings and what genuine transparency would mean for the Church.This episode features an AI-generated English dub of Federica Tourn’s voice. The transcript and translation were reviewed and edited by CNS staff. Original music was created using AI.Guest bio:Federica Tourn is an Italian investigative journalist who has spent years reporting on sexual abuse and alleged cover-ups in the Catholic Church, particularly in Italy. In December 2022, she published an interview with Gloria Branciani, one of the women accusing Father Marko Rupnik of sexual abuse, in the Italian newspaper Domani. She has continued investigating the case, speaking with survivors, clergy and Vatican sources, and reporting on the handling of abuse allegations within the Church.CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction00:35 Federica Tourn: Investigating Abuse in the Catholic Church01:12 Why Lourdes Covered Up Father Marko Rupnik's Mosaics03:12 What Pope Leo's Visit Means for Rupnik's Victims05:12 Should Father Rupnik's Art Be Removed?07:51 Pope Leo's Meeting With Abuse Survivors08:30 Father Rupnik Is Still Working: The Controversy in Brazil10:26 The Father Marko Rupnik Scandal: A Timeline14:58 Why Is the Vatican Trial Secret?17:53 The 22 Letters Alleging Abuse by Father Rupnik19:32 Who Knew About the Abuse Allegations?21:31 Has Father Rupnik Ever Publicly Responded?22:56 Why Father Rupnik's Alleged Victims Trusted This Journalist25:24 Inside Sources: Who Is Helping the Investigation?27:12 Will the Vatican Trial Ever Reach a Verdict?30:12 Where Did the Millions From Rupnik's Art Go?30:45 Is the Church Protecting Itself or the Victims?-- -- --Subscribe to Vatican Access to receive new episodes, exclusive interviews, and special content delivered directly to your inbox at vaticanaccess.com.-- -- --Follow Vatican Access on Social Media:📌 Facebook: / vaticanaccess 📸 Instagram: / vaticanaccess 𝕏 Twitter/X: / vaticanaccess🎵 TikTok: / vaticanaccess#Vatican#CatholicChurch#rupnik #france #popeleoxiv
Jesus Climbed These Stairs — She Helped Bring Them Back to Life Vatican Access with Robert Duncan 2026-09-18 | Mary Angela Schroth has spent more than 40 years working in the art world in Rome, much of that time at the Pontifical Sanctuary of the Holy Stairs. There, she helped launch and guide a decades-long effort with the Vatican Museums and international donors to restore the sanctuary’s extraordinary Renaissance frescoes -- images that had been obscured by centuries of dirt, pollution, candle smoke and neglect.In this conversation, Schroth tells the inside story of the Holy Stairs, traditionally believed to be the steps Jesus climbed before being judged by Pontius Pilate. How did they come to Rome? Why were the frescoes surrounding them nearly invisible for centuries? And what did it take to bring the sanctuary back to life?The discussion explores the origins of Christian Rome, the restoration campaign supported by the Getty Foundation and Vatican Museums, the discoveries made as the frescoes emerged again, and the donors who helped make the project possible. Schroth also reflects on how the work deepened her own Catholic faith, the extraordinary spiritual experiences pilgrims have reported at the Holy Stairs, and why the sanctuary’s central theme -- the suffering of Christ -- still speaks to the universal question of human suffering.Guest bio:Mary Angela Schroth is an American curator and arts administrator based in Rome. For more than four decades, she has worked with Sala Uno, the nonprofit contemporary art space she founded with priest and sculptor Tito Amodei at the complex of the Pontifical Sanctuary of the Holy Stairs. She played a central role in developing and supporting the long-term conservation of the sanctuary’s frescoes in collaboration with the Vatican Museums and international benefactors.Original music was created using AI; certain illustrations were enhanced using AI.CHAPTERS:0:00 Introduction1:22 Who Is Mary Angela Schroth?2:55 What Are the Holy Stairs?4:27 How the Holy Stairs Came to Rome7:13 Why the Sanctuary Fell Into Disrepair8:49 How the Restoration Began11:24 Bringing the Frescoes Back to Life15:04 What Did the Restoration Cost?18:39 Faith, Art and the Holy Stairs19:47 A Pilgrim’s Extraordinary Vision22:53 Can Beauty Lead People to Faith?26:07 Why the Holy Stairs Still Matter-- -- --Subscribe to Vatican Access to receive new episodes, exclusive interviews, and special content delivered directly to your inbox at vaticanaccess.com.-- -- --Follow Vatican Access on Social Media:📌 Facebook: / vaticanaccess 📸 Instagram: / vaticanaccess 𝕏 Twitter/X: / vaticanaccess🎵 TikTok: / vaticanaccess#Vatican#CatholicChurch#holystairs #art #relics
Why So Few Black Catholic Bishops in America? Vatican Access with Robert Duncan 2026-09-10 | Bishop Robert Boxie is an auxiliary bishop of Washington and the youngest bishop in the United States. A former lawyer educated at Vanderbilt University and Harvard Law School, he brings both professional experience and a deeply rooted Black Catholic identity to questions of race, faith, and the life of the Church.In this conversation, Bishop Boxie explains why he believes racism is part of the reason there are so few Black bishops in America. He discusses the history of exclusion faced by Black Catholics, his own experience with a Confederate flag in seminary, what white Catholics should understand about the Black Catholic experience, and why the Church needs to speak more openly about racism. He also addresses tokenism, DEI, reconciliation, and what Black Catholics bring to the wider Church.Guest bio:Bishop Robert P. Boxie III is an auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Washington. Before entering the priesthood, he studied engineering at Vanderbilt University and law at Harvard Law School and worked in Washington, D.C. His ministry has included service to the Black Catholic community and pastoral work at Howard University. As bishop, he has spoken frequently about race, Catholic identity, reconciliation, and the importance of ensuring that Black Catholics are fully represented and heard within the life of the Church.Original music was created using AI.Special thanks to Tricia Lloyd and the Gregorian University Foundation for supplemental video footage.CHAPTERS:00:00 Introduction01:11 Why Are There So Few Black Bishops?04:57 A Confederate Flag in Catholic Seminary10:43 How Faith Changed His Response to Racism13:21 Should the Catholic Church Have Done Better?15:37 Does the Church Have the Answer to Racism?18:05 From Harvard Law to the Priesthood21:50 “Am I a Token Black Bishop?”25:40 What White Catholics Need to Understand30:41 What Black Catholics Want the Church to Hear34:55 Has DEI Been Hijacked?38:46 What Young Black Catholics Want From the Church40:23 Why Catholic Parishes Need to Talk About Race43:00 Black Saints, Racism and the Church’s Blind Spots48:38 America’s Youngest Bishop: “This Is My Church Too”-- -- --Subscribe to Vatican Access to receive new episodes, exclusive interviews, and special content delivered directly to your inbox at vaticanaccess.com.-- -- --Follow Vatican Access on Social Media:📌 Facebook: / vaticanaccess 📸 Instagram: / vaticanaccess 𝕏 Twitter/X: / vaticanaccess🎵 TikTok: / vaticanaccess#Vatican#CatholicChurch#race #popeleo
How to Protect Your Mind From AI — the Medieval Way Vatican Access with Robert Duncan 2026-09-04 | Steve Metzger works inside one of the most important libraries in the world: the Vatican Apostolic Library. A medievalist and Latinist, he studies and catalogs some of the Library’s extraordinary manuscript collections, including works by St. Thomas Aquinas.In this conversation, Metzger asks what happens when AI begins to replace the hard work of reading, thinking, and wrestling with ideas for ourselves. Why is reading a book fundamentally different from getting an instant answer from a machine? What do we lose when knowledge becomes easier, faster and increasingly artificial?The discussion explores Pope Leo XIV’s warnings about AI and education, the decline of serious reading, the danger of losing control of the technologies we create, and the Vatican Library’s mission in a digital age. Metzger also explains why the Library can be understood as an “anti-Babel” -- a place that gathers the languages, texts, and cultures of humanity and puts them back into conversation with one another.Guest bio:Steve Metzger is a researcher and manuscript cataloger at the Vatican Apostolic Library in Rome. A medievalist and Latinist, his work focuses on Latin manuscripts, textual transmission, humanism, and the preservation of the Church’s written heritage.CHAPTERS:00:00 Intro: AI, Reading & the Future of Human Intelligence02:15 What AI Can’t Do That Humans Can04:17 What We Lose When AI Gives Us the Answer05:28 Why Reading Is Fundamental to Being Human08:24 The Real Danger of AI: Losing Control11:10 How Humanists Can Teach Us to Survive the AI Age14:15 Pope Leo on AI, Education & the Catholic Church16:13 The Tower of Babel -- and the Vatican’s Answer to AI18:09 The Book That Changed His Life: Augustine’s Confessions20:10 Inside the Vatican Library: Manuscripts, Secrets & Why Books Still Matter-- -- --Subscribe to Vatican Access to receive new episodes, exclusive interviews, and special content delivered directly to your inbox at vaticanaccess.com.-- -- --Follow Vatican Access on Social Media:📌 Facebook: / vaticanaccess 📸 Instagram: / vaticanaccess 𝕏 Twitter/X: / vaticanaccess🎵 TikTok: / vaticanaccess#Vatican#CatholicChurch#reading #ai #popeleo
Ukraine Invasion: Witnessing Rockets, Bomb Shelters, and Hope #shorts Vatican Access with Robert Duncan 2026-07-27 | Father Daniel Galadza experienced the early days of the Russian invasion: rocket strikes near Lviv, humanitarian aid, and a cathedral serving as a bomb shelter during Holy Week. A stark look at the realities of war and resilience. Full episode: youtu.be/VLA6sBNsUlM#UkraineWar #Lviv #HumanitarianAid #Faith #Resilience
How Putins War Threatens What Pope Leo Wants to Protect Vatican Access with Robert Duncan 2026-07-24 | Father Daniel Galadza is a Ukrainian Greek Catholic priest, liturgical scholar, and professor at the Pontifical Oriental Institute in Rome. A priest of the Archeparchy of Kyiv, he also serves on the Vatican's Dicastery for the Eastern Churches and has devoted his academic work to the history, theology, and liturgy of the Christian East. Father Galadza brings both scholarly expertise and personal experience to questions surrounding Eastern Christianity, the war in Ukraine, and the relationship between the Eastern Catholic Churches and Rome.In this conversation, Father Galadza reflects on how Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the Russian Orthodox Church's support for the war have transformed relations between Ukrainian and Russian Christianity. He explains what the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church can offer the wider Catholic Church, why Pope Leo XIV's early emphasis on the Eastern Churches was so significant, and why increasing numbers of Western Christians are exploring Eastern Christianity. The discussion explores the appeal of Byzantine worship, fasting, and the liturgical life, the unique vocation of the Eastern Catholic Churches as fully Eastern while remaining in communion with Rome, the recovery of authentic Eastern traditions after Vatican II, the role of married priests, and why the deepest challenge of Eastern Christianity is not simply its beauty, but the lifelong spiritual discipline it demands.Guest bio:Father Daniel Galadza is a priest of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church and professor of Eastern liturgy at the Pontifical Oriental Institute in Rome. He serves the Archeparchy of Kyiv and works at the Vatican's Dicastery for the Eastern Churches. His research focuses on Byzantine liturgy, the history of the Eastern Catholic Churches, and the theological and liturgical traditions of the Christian East.CHAPTERS:0:00 Introduction2:26 How the War in Ukraine Changed Eastern Christianity5:45 Personal Experience of Russia's Invasion9:42 What the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church Offers the West13:30 Pope Leo XIV's Vision for the Eastern Churches16:03 Are Eastern Catholics Treated as Second-Class?18:25 Why So Many People Are Converting to Eastern Christianity20:40 What Attracts Western Christians to the Christian East?23:12 Should Catholics Become Eastern Catholic?26:13 The Importance of Fasting in Eastern Christianity28:50 Can Ancient Monastic Practices Work Today?31:23 Why Eastern Christianity Sets the Bar Higher33:37 The Beauty of Byzantine Worship35:40 Teaching Eastern Liturgy at the Vatican36:58 The History of the Eastern Catholic Churches40:39 Does Rome Respect the Eastern Churches?43:19 Why All the Byzantine Complexity Matters47:42 Why Eastern Worship Feels Like Family52:31 Married Priests in the Eastern Catholic Church54:22 The Hard Truth About Eastern Christianity-- -- --Subscribe to Vatican Access to receive new episodes, exclusive interviews, and special content delivered directly to your inbox at vaticanaccess.com.-- -- --Follow Vatican Access on Social Media:📌 Facebook: / vaticanaccess 📸 Instagram: / vaticanaccess 𝕏 Twitter/X: / vaticanaccess🎵 TikTok: / vaticanaccess#Vatican#CatholicChurch#ukraine #orthodoxy #popeleo
Was Pope Leo Elected Because of Donald Trump? Vatican Access with Robert Duncan 2026-07-17 | Michael Driessen is Professor of Political Science and Director of the MA in International Affairs at John Cabot University in Rome. A leading scholar of religion and international politics, he has spent more than a decade studying interreligious dialogue, peacebuilding, and the global role of the Catholic Church. Earlier this year, Pope Leo XIV appointed him as a consultor to the Vatican's Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue.In this conversation, Driessen examines why the cardinals elected the first American pope at a moment of profound geopolitical instability, how the wars in Ukraine and Gaza have tested the limits of interreligious dialogue, and why Pope Leo XIV believes an "unarmed and disarming peace" requires something deeper than diplomacy or political negotiation. He explores the changing global order, the Vatican's relationship with the United States, the future of international cooperation in an increasingly polarized world, and whether religion still has a unique role to play in preventing conflict and building lasting peace.Guest bio:Michael Driessen is Professor of Political Science and Director of the MA in International Affairs at John Cabot University in Rome. He teaches and writes on religion and politics, international relations, and the global diplomacy of the Catholic Church. He is the author of The Global Politics of Interreligious Dialogue: Religious Change, Citizenship and Solidarity in the Middle East (Oxford University Press, 2023). In 2026, Pope Leo XIV appointed him as a consultor to the Vatican's Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue, where he advises the Holy See on questions relating to dialogue between religions and its contribution to peace in international affairs.CHAPTERS:0:00 Introduction2:04 Why the Cardinals Chose an American Pope3:49 Did the Cardinals Make a Huge Mistake?5:06 Pope Leo's Biggest Clash with Trump5:48 Why Being an American Pope Is So Risky8:24 Is Pope Leo's Papacy Bigger Than Donald Trump?11:13 Why Pope Leo Chose a Political Scientist13:34 Why Religion Is Making a Comeback15:36 The Problem with Christian Nationalism18:25 Can the Pope Actually Change Politics?20:29 How the Vatican Tries to Stop Wars26:25 Is the Vatican Too Close to the United Nations?28:25 Why the Church Still Believes in Dialogue with Islam30:41 Has Interreligious Dialogue Failed?39:25 What Must Change If Peace Is Ever Possible42:33 Can the World Still Agree on Right and Wrong?-- -- --Subscribe to Vatican Access to receive new episodes, exclusive interviews, and special content delivered directly to your inbox at vaticanaccess.com.-- -- --Follow Vatican Access on Social Media:📌 Facebook: / vaticanaccess 📸 Instagram: / vaticanaccess 𝕏 Twitter/X: / vaticanaccess🎵 TikTok: / vaticanaccess#Vatican#CatholicChurch#geopolitics#popeleo
Can a Catholic Governor Sign a Death Warrant? Vatican Access with Robert Duncan 2026-07-10 | Krisanne Vaillancourt Murphy is Executive Director of the Catholic Mobilizing Network, the leading Catholic organization in the United States working to end the death penalty and promote restorative justice. For nearly a decade she has been at the forefront of the Catholic movement against capital punishment, engaging with bishops, lawmakers, victims' families, and people on death row. Earlier this year, she briefed Pope Leo XIV on the state of capital punishment in the United States, including the realities of Ohio's death row.In this conversation, Murphy examines the Catholic Church's development of teaching on the death penalty, why Pope Leo XIV has reaffirmed that every human person retains their dignity even after committing the gravest crimes, and how the resurgence of execution methods such as nitrogen gas and firing squads has renewed the urgency of the debate. She responds to the argument that execution can bring about repentance and salvation, explains why the Church's opposition to capital punishment naturally raises questions about life without parole, and argues that justice must always preserve a genuine possibility of redemption and hope.Guest bio:Krisanne Vaillancourt Murphy is Executive Director of the Catholic Mobilizing Network, a national organization that educates, organizes, and advocates to end the death penalty, advance restorative justice, and promote healing for all impacted by crime and violence. She has led the organization since 2016, working closely with Catholic dioceses, religious communities, policymakers, and the Vatican to advance the Church's teaching on the dignity of every human person. She recently met with Pope Leo XIV to discuss the state of capital punishment in the United States and the Church's ongoing witness against the death penalty.CHAPTERS:00:00 Introduction02:48 Firing Squads & Nitrogen Gas Return06:08 Why Executions Are Rising Again07:32 Why the South Executes More Prisoners09:15 Has the Catholic Church Changed Its Teaching?12:45 Was the Church Wrong Before?13:58 Why the Vatican Is Following America's Death Penalty18:26 What She Told Pope Leo About Death Row21:39 The Hidden Victims of Executions24:28 Why She Dedicated Her Life to This Cause32:06 Can You Change a Death Penalty Supporter's Mind?34:28 Should Life Without Parole End Too?36:48 Can Murderers Really Be Redeemed?41:43 Can a Death Sentence Save a Soul?-- -- --Subscribe to Vatican Access to receive new episodes, exclusive interviews, and special content delivered directly to your inbox at vaticanaccess.com.-- -- --Follow Vatican Access on Social Media:📌 Facebook: / vaticanaccess 📸 Instagram: / vaticanaccess 𝕏 Twitter/X: / vaticanaccess🎵 TikTok: / vaticanaccess#Vatican#CatholicChurch#capitalpunishment #deathpenaltydebate #popeleo
How Pope Leo Changed the Future of the SSPX Vatican Access with Robert Duncan 2026-07-03 | Massimo Introvigne is an Italian sociologist of religion and one of the world's leading scholars of new religious movements. He has written extensively on Catholic traditionalism, religious liberty, and the Society of St. Pius X (SSPX), and has spent decades studying the movement, including interviewing Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre, its founder. Following the SSPX's recent episcopal consecrations and the Vatican's declaration that they constituted a schismatic act, Introvigne offers a sociological perspective on what the future may hold for the movement.In this conversation, Introvigne argues that the SSPX's deepest disagreement with the Catholic Church is not the Latin Mass but its rejection of the Church's teaching on religious liberty and relations with other religions. He explains why he believes the Society has likely passed its period of strongest growth, how Pope Leo XIV has changed the religious landscape that once benefited the movement, and why the SSPX faces increasing competition from groups even further to its right. The discussion also explores the Society's claims about its membership, the sociology of religious movements, why stricter religious groups often grow, Pope Benedict XVI's liberalization of the traditional Mass, Pope Francis' restrictions, and what Pope Leo might do to strengthen traditional Catholic communities while preserving communion with the Church.Guest bio:Massimo Introvigne is an Italian sociologist of religion, attorney, and internationally recognized expert on new religious movements. He is the founder and managing director of the Center for Studies on New Religions (CESNUR) and has authored dozens of books and hundreds of scholarly articles on religion, religious freedom, and contemporary religious movements. His work has included extensive research on Catholic traditionalism and the Society of St. Pius X, as well as collaboration with the late sociologist Rodney Stark on the sociology of religion.CHAPTERS:0:00 Introduction1:02 Is Massimo Introvigne Really an SSPX Expert?1:53 Why Catholics Should Care About the SSPX2:53 The Real Difference Between the SSPX and Other Catholics4:40 Why the Latin Mass Isn't the Real Issue5:41 The Letter That Led to the SSPX Schism6:33 Why the SSPX Is Past Its Prime9:08 Does the SSPX Really Have 600,000 Followers?13:47 What the SSPX Reveals About Religion Today16:45 The Religious Marketplace: Why Some Faiths Grow22:29 Why Pope Benedict's Latin Mass Didn't Help the SSPX24:26 Did Pope Francis Accidentally Strengthen the SSPX?26:14 Should Pope Leo Liberalize the Latin Mass?30:09 The Bigger Threat to Pope Leo Isn't the SSPX31:49 The Greatest Challenge of Pope Leo's Papacy-- -- --Subscribe to Vatican Access to receive new episodes, exclusive interviews, and special content delivered directly to your inbox at vaticanaccess.com.-- -- --Follow Vatican Access on Social Media:📌 Facebook: / vaticanaccess 📸 Instagram: / vaticanaccess 𝕏 Twitter/X: / vaticanaccess🎵 TikTok: / vaticanaccess#Vatican#CatholicChurch#schism #SSPX #popeleo
The Kind of Archbishop Pope Leo Wants Vatican Access with Robert Duncan 2026-06-29 | CREDIT: Additional video footage courtesy Danny Anderson & Relic Films / Archdiocese of Denver.Archbishop James Golka is the Archbishop of Denver, having been appointed by Pope Leo XIV in 2026 after serving as Bishop of Colorado Springs. Before becoming a bishop, he was a parish priest in Nebraska, where he became known for his pastoral approach, commitment to evangelization, and work with Hispanic communities. He received the pallium from Pope Leo in Rome on June 29, 2026 as a symbol of his ministry as an archbishop and his communion with the Holy See.In this conversation, Archbishop Golka reflects on what it means to lead one of America's most dynamic Catholic archdioceses in an increasingly secular culture. He discusses why Denver has become an unexpected center of Catholic renewal, the challenges of evangelization in a politically progressive state, and why he believes many young people are searching for meaning beyond what contemporary culture offers. The conversation also explores abortion, immigration, priestly leadership, the Church's response to the abuse crisis, Catholic life online, Pope Leo's vision for bishops, the spiritual meaning of the pallium, and the personal burdens and joys of serving as an archbishop.Guest bio:Archbishop James Golka was appointed Archbishop of Denver by Pope Leo XIV in 2026 after serving as Bishop of Colorado Springs from 2021.Known for his emphasis on evangelization, discipleship, and pastoral leadership, Archbishop Golka has spoken extensively about the Church's mission in an increasingly secular society, the importance of fostering priestly vocations, and helping Catholics encounter Jesus Christ through the life of the Church. In June 2026, he received the pallium from Pope Leo as metropolitan archbishop of Denver.CHAPTERS: 0:00 Introduction2:15 Leading a Catholic Powerhouse in Secular America4:03 Why Young People Are Returning to the Church6:13 Colorado's Abortion Laws & the Pro-Life Mission8:08 Pope Leo, Pope Francis & the Future of the Pro-Life Movement11:24 Immigration, Hispanic Catholics & the Church's Mission13:39 Can the Internet Bring People Back to the Church?15:10 The Biggest Problem with Catholic Social Media17:43 What Pope Leo Wants from His Bishops18:40 The Meaning of the Pallium Explained20:32 The Hidden Burden of Being an Archbishop22:13 Building Trust with Priests & Leading Through Suffering25:03 Why the Church's Brokenness Can Attract People28:32 A Miracle That Changed Archbishop Golka's Life32:57 Hell, Death & the One Thing Every Christian Should Fear-- -- --Subscribe to Vatican Access to receive new episodes, exclusive interviews, and special content delivered directly to your inbox at vaticanaccess.com.-- -- --Follow Vatican Access on Social Media:📌 Facebook: / vaticanaccess 📸 Instagram: / vaticanaccess 𝕏 Twitter/X: / vaticanaccess🎵 TikTok: / vaticanaccess#Vatican#CatholicChurch#evangelization #bishop #popeleo
Pope Leo Is A Rock Star... And She Knows Why Vatican Access with Robert Duncan 2026-06-24 | Katie Prejean McGrady is a Catholic speaker, author, radio host, and one of the most recognizable Catholic media personalities in the United States. A former youth minister and theology teacher, she is the host of The Katie McGrady Show on SiriusXM's Catholic Channel and the author of several books on Catholic faith and family life. Her work focuses on evangelization, Catholic identity, discipleship, and the practical integration of faith into everyday life.In this conversation, she reflects on the changing landscape of Catholic media, the rise of religious influencers, and the opportunities and challenges of public evangelization in the digital age. She discusses how Catholicism can be both deeply countercultural and profoundly ordinary, the tensions of living one's faith publicly, and the responsibilities that come with becoming a recognizable voice within the Church.You can visit Katie's website here: katieprejeanmcgrady.comGuest bio:Katie Prejean McGrady is the host of The Katie McGrady Show on SiriusXM's Catholic Channel, a frequent speaker at Catholic conferences and events, and the author of several books on faith and family life. She studied theology at the University of Dallas, worked as a teacher and youth minister, and later became one of the leading voices in Catholic media. McGrady regularly provides commentary on Catholic affairs for major media outlets and is known for her work in evangelization, catechesis, and Catholic family ministry.CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction1:42 The Rise of Catholic Influencers and Digital Missionaries3:44 Making Catholicism Normal in Everyday Life5:21 Can You Have Your Cake and Eat It Too? Faith, Culture, and Holiness7:31 The Hidden Costs of Being a Public Catholic10:20 How Katie McGrady Became a Leading Catholic Voice13:20 Raising Catholic Children in the Age of Social Media17:17 Bringing Her Family to Rome and Encountering Pope Leo XIV22:15 Why Pope Leo XIV Is Captivating the World26:50 The Leadership Style and Early Decisions of Pope Leo31:33 AI, Human Dignity, and the Church's Future Engagement with Technology33:29 Pope Francis, American Catholicism, and the Challenge of Self-Reference39:39 Will Pope Leo Visit the United States?42:20 What Effective Catholic Evangelization Actually Looks Like48:04 Catholic Identity, Tradition, and Finding a Home in the Church52:37 Why People Don't Need to Earn Their Place in the Church-- -- --Subscribe to Vatican Access to receive new episodes, exclusive interviews, and special content delivered directly to your inbox at vaticanaccess.com.-- -- --Follow Vatican Access on Social Media:📌 Facebook: / vaticanaccess 📸 Instagram: / vaticanaccess 𝕏 Twitter/X: / vaticanaccess🎵 TikTok: / vaticanaccess#Vatican#CatholicChurch#evangelization #theology #popeleo
Can You Still Trust the Catholic Church? Vatican Access with Robert Duncan 2026-06-17 | Father Thomas Joseph White is a Dominican priest, theologian, and rector of the Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas (the Angelicum) in Rome. One of the leading Catholic theologians of his generation, his work focuses on metaphysics, Christology, ecclesiology, Thomism, and the relationship between faith and reason. He is the author of numerous books, including The Light of Christ: An Introduction to Catholicism.In this conversation, he explores the theological meaning of the Vatican, the papacy, and the Catholic Church's claim to teach with authority in matters of faith and morals. He discusses the role of the Pope, the nature of Catholic doctrine, the relationship between conscience and truth, and how Catholics understand the development and transmission of Christian teaching through history.Father White also reflects on his own conversion to Catholicism, the intellectual foundations of religious belief, and why he believes Christianity continues to attract young people in an increasingly secular age. The discussion addresses skepticism, scientific materialism, the clergy abuse crisis, the relationship between reason and revelation, and the enduring appeal of Catholicism as a comprehensive vision of reality.Father White's book: amazon.com/Light-Christ-Introduction-Catholicism/dp/0813229715Guest bio:Father Thomas Joseph White, OP, studied at Brown University before entering the Dominican Order in 2003 and was ordained a priest in 2008. He is the author of The Light of Christ: An Introduction to Catholicism. In 2021, he was appointed rector of the Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas (Angelicum) in Rome and was created a member of the Pontifical Academy of St. Thomas Aquinas.CHAPTERS:00:00 Introduction02:10 Why the Vatican Exists: Peter, Rome & Authority04:35 "I'm Catholic, But I Don't Believe That"07:54 Conscience, Freedom & Seeking Truth09:25 Thomas White's Conversion Story11:22 Do We Need Certainty About Reality?14:49 Why Catholicism Claims to Know the Truth19:09 Religion: Divine Revelation or Social Evolution?22:07 Why Authority Matters in Faith24:02 The Magisterium, Schisms & Christian Unity27:07 When Should Catholics Listen to the Pope?33:36 Can the Church Survive the Abuse Crisis?43:07 Should the Church Have Known Better?48:15 Why Gen Z Is Turning Toward Catholicism54:28 His Confidence Level in Catholicism (1–100)-- -- --Subscribe to Vatican Access to receive new episodes, exclusive interviews, and special content delivered directly to your inbox at vaticanaccess.com.-- -- --Follow Vatican Access on Social Media:📌 Facebook: / vaticanaccess 📸 Instagram: / vaticanaccess 𝕏 Twitter/X: / vaticanaccess🎵 TikTok: / vaticanaccess#Vatican#CatholicChurch#apologetics #theology #popeleo
Did the Sagrada Família Inspire Star Wars? #SagradaFamilia #StarWars #Catholic #Christianity Vatican Access with Robert Duncan 2026-06-11 | In this clip, Jesuit Father Tony Lusvardi explores the story behind the myth and uses it as a starting point to discuss the deeper meaning of the Sagrada Família. Far more than an architectural marvel, Gaudí envisioned a church that tells the entire Christian story—from creation and sacrifice to redemption and the New Jerusalem.Watch the full conversation (youtu.be/i6GDF0_UNzc) to discover why the world's tallest church continues to captivate believers and non-believers alike.
Why Pope Leo Chose Sagrada Família Vatican Access with Robert Duncan 2026-06-09 | Father Tony Lusvardi is a Jesuit priest, sacramental theologian, and professor at the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome. His work focuses on liturgy, the sacraments, Christian salvation, as well as the relationship between faith, culture and the modern world. He has served in Native American ministry, taught theology internationally, and written extensively on Catholic sacramental theology.In this conversation, he discusses Antoni Gaudí’s Sagrada Família and why it remains one of the most powerful expressions of Christian faith in the modern era. He explores how the basilica communicates the Christian story through architecture, nature, light, and symbolism, and why its vision of beauty continues to attract millions of visitors from around the world.Father Lusvardi also reflects on Gaudí’s response to secularization, industrialization, and anti-Catholicism, his conviction that technology should serve human flourishing, and the surprising relevance of his work in the age of artificial intelligence. The discussion examines Gaudí’s life, spirituality, possible sainthood, and the enduring message of hope embodied in the century-long construction of the Sagrada Família.Father Lusvardi's website can be found here: tonylusvardisj.comFather Lusvardi's article for America Magazine: americamagazine.org/ideas/2026/05/14/the-sagrada-familia-makes-room-for-us-allGuest bio:Father Tony Lusvardi, SJ, studied English and philosophy at the University of Notre Dame before serving as a Peace Corps volunteer in Kazakhstan. He entered the Society of Jesus in 2006 and was ordained a priest in 2017. After earning a doctorate in sacred theology from the Pontifical Atheneum of Saint Anselm in Rome, he published Baptism of Desire and Christian Salvation in 2024. He currently teaches sacramental theology at the Pontifical Gregorian University and continues pastoral ministry in South Dakota.CHAPTERS:00:00:00 Introduction00:02:31 The First Time You See Sagrada Família00:04:36 Why It Feels Like Entering Another World00:05:26 The Hidden Symbols Most Visitors Miss00:07:44 The New Jerusalem in Stone00:08:42 How Gaudí Encoded Christianity into a Church00:11:10 What This Basilica Changed About Theology00:14:46 Why Millions Feel Drawn to This Place00:15:39 Can Beauty Bring People Back to Faith?00:17:13 Gaudí's Warning for the Age of AI00:22:15 Building the World's Tallest Church After Christendom00:24:54 Why Pope Leo XIV Is Visiting Sagrada Família00:29:55 Gaudí's Secret: Return to the Origins00:35:33 The Tragic Death of Antoni Gaudí00:42:54 Will Gaudí Become a Saint?00:47:08 Gaudí's Message to the Modern World-- -- --Subscribe to Vatican Access to receive new episodes, exclusive interviews, and special content delivered directly to your inbox at vaticanaccess.com.-- -- --Follow Vatican Access on Social Media:📌 Facebook: / vaticanaccess 📸 Instagram: / vaticanaccess 𝕏 Twitter/X: / vaticanaccess🎵 TikTok: / vaticanaccess#Vatican#CatholicChurch#Evangelization#sagradafamilia #popeleo
She Visited the Charity Shed Been Funding. What She Found Made Her Furious. Vatican Access with Robert Duncan 2026-06-03 | Michele Sagarino is President of Cross Catholic Outreach, one of the largest Catholic relief and development organizations in the United States. For more than two decades, she has traveled extensively through some of the world’s poorest communities, working alongside bishops, priests, religious sisters, and local Catholic leaders to address poverty through faith-based development, disaster relief, education, housing, clean water initiatives, and spiritual formation.In this conversation, she reflects on the experiences that shaped her understanding of charity, beginning with a transformative mission trip to Jamaica that exposed the gap between money given in the name of helping the poor and the reality faced by vulnerable communities. She explains why some charitable efforts fail while others succeed and how Catholic principles such as subsidiarity and solidarity guide Cross Catholic Outreach’s work.Sagarino also discusses her visits to the Vatican, her meetings with Pope Leo XIV and senior Church officials, and Cross Catholic Outreach’s unique relationship with the Holy See. The conversation explores the theological relationship between trust and charity, the role of personal generosity in an age of institutional skepticism, and whether supporting international aid organizations is compatible with Christ’s command to love one’s neighbor.Guest bio:Michele Sagarino is President of Cross Catholic Outreach, a Catholic relief and development organization serving vulnerable communities in more than 30 countries. She has spent over twenty years working with Catholic missionaries, dioceses, and local Church leaders to support programs focused on clean water, housing, education, healthcare, disaster relief, and integral human development.
What the Dalai Lama Told a Catholic Priest About Christ Vatican Access with Robert Duncan 2026-05-29 | CREDIT: Opening three images animated with AI with permission from the artist.Copyright Nicola Magrin. Courtesy Nuages, Milano.Father Francis Tiso is a Catholic priest, scholar of Tibetan Buddhism, and former advisor on Buddhist-Christian dialogue for both the Vatican and the U.S. bishops. For decades, he has explored the intersection of Christian mysticism, Buddhist meditation, neuroscience, and religious consciousness through extensive study, interreligious dialogue, and firsthand experience in monasteries and retreat centers across Asia.In this conversation, he discusses why Buddhism has become so attractive to many modern Westerners, what the Dalai Lama told him about Christian meditation, and how Buddhist practices of recollection and mindfulness compare to Catholic contemplative traditions. The discussion explores the modern loss of religious consciousness, the secular assumptions shaping contemporary culture, and the challenges Christians face in recovering deeper forms of prayer and spiritual discipline.Father Tiso also reflects on his years studying Tibetan Buddhism, his meetings with the Dalai Lama, the risks and possibilities of interreligious dialogue, and the controversial phenomenon known as the “rainbow body,” which he connects to broader questions surrounding mysticism, resurrection, and the nature of human consciousness.Guest bio:Father Francis Tiso is a Catholic priest of the Diocese of Isernia-Venafro, scholar of Tibetan Buddhism, and former associate director of the Secretariat for Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs at the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. He studied at Columbia University, where he earned a doctorate in Buddhist studies specializing in Tibetan religion and the biographies of Milarepa. He has advised the Vatican on Buddhist-Christian dialogue, met privately with the Dalai Lama, and authored several books including Rainbow Body and Resurrection.Fr. Tiso's book, "Rainbow Body and Resurrection," can be purchased here: tinyurl.com/tisobook
Expert Panel Reacts to Pope Leos AI Warning Vatican Access with Robert Duncan 2026-05-25 | Four experts on AI and Catholic teaching join Robert Duncan to discuss Pope Leo’s first encyclical on artificial intelligence and what they believe is its deeper message about the human person in a technological age. Drawing on theology, philosophy, media studies, and Catholic social teaching, they argue that the encyclical is not primarily about technology itself, but about safeguarding human dignity, relationships, attention, work, and spiritual freedom in the face of rapidly advancing AI systems.In this conversation, they explore why Pope Leo insists that human beings are more than machines, how artificial intelligence and social media can fragment identity and community, and why the Church views AI as a profoundly anthropological and spiritual challenge rather than merely a technical one. The discussion examines the future of work, the influence of algorithms on human behavior, transhumanism, digital culture, the meaning of face-to-face relationships, and the growing tension between technological progress and the cultivation of a fully human life. They also discuss their forthcoming book, "Catholic Cosmotechnics for the AI Age," and explain how Catholic liturgy, sacramental imagination, and the Augustinian tradition offer resources for understanding and responding to the AI revolution.Guest bios:Bo Bonner is Headmaster of Mother of Good Counsel School. A theologian, educator, and author, his work focuses on Catholic intellectual tradition, philosophy, education, technology, and human flourishing.Brett Robinson is the founder of the Church Communications Ecology Program at Notre Dame, a program for Church leaders to engage more deeply with the challenges and opportunities created by the rise of digital technology and artificial intelligence.Luigi Russi is an environmental educator, researcher, and scholar of media, ecology, and technology. His work explores how technological systems shape human experience and how religious traditions can provide frameworks for critically engaging contemporary technological culture.Michael Murphy is Executive Director of the Hank Center for the Catholic Intellectual Heritage at Loyola University Chicago. His work focuses on Catholic thought, culture, higher education, and the relationship between faith and contemporary society."Catholic Cosmotechnics for the AI Age" will soon be available here: amazon.com/Catholic-Cosmotechnics-Age-Luigi-Russi/dp/1587311461CHAPTERS:00:00 Introduction02:02 "You Are Worth More Than Many Sparrows" — The Heart of the Message05:16 We Are Not Machines: Recovering Human Dignity06:18 Face-to-Face Relationships in a Digital World08:41 How the Media Will Cover the Encyclical10:21 Augustine, Conversion, and the Human Person15:02 St. Augustine's Own Technological Crisis16:46 Why This Is More Than Politics or AI Policy23:58 Can Pope Leo Address Fears About Jobs and Children?27:41 Is the Catholic Church Late to the Technology Debate?30:01 The Business Model of Human Fragmentation35:20 AI and the New Industrial Revolution43:39 The Promise and Environmental Cost of AI48:29 Transhumanism vs. Christian Hope52:26 Catholic Cosmotechnics: A New Way to Think About Technology56:58 The Moment AI Became Personal01:05:12 What Gives Hope in the Age of Artificial Intelligence?-- -- --Subscribe to Vatican Access to receive new episodes, exclusive interviews, and special content delivered directly to your inbox at vaticanaccess.com.-- -- --Follow Vatican Access on Social Media:📌 Facebook: / vaticanaccess 📸 Instagram: / vaticanaccess 𝕏 Twitter/X: / vaticanaccess🎵 TikTok: / vaticanaccess#Vatican#CatholicChurch#Evangelization#ai #popeleo
Exorcists Warn About Phones, AI Vatican Access with Robert Duncan 2026-05-20 | Full episode: youtu.be/uyW4jRPuyq8?si=UNGcCDAAmRln0HHRAs artificial intelligence and algorithmic technologies increasingly shape modern life, Catholic psychologist Sean Tobin believes the deepest crisis may not be technological at all — but spiritual.Speaking in Rome during one of the Catholic Church’s largest annual gatherings focused on exorcism and spiritual warfare, Tobin reflected on the growing overlap between mental illness, loneliness, compulsive technology use, and what many believers increasingly interpret as spiritual oppression.A practicing psychologist who works closely with exorcists and individuals reporting demonic phenomena, Tobin argues that modern society’s obsession with self, stimulation, and digital affirmation mirrors ancient spiritual patterns described in Christian theology for centuries.
Inside Rome’s Exorcist Conference: Are Demons Using AI? Vatican Access with Robert Duncan 2026-05-20 | Sean Tobin is a clinical psychologist who works at the intersection of psychology, spiritual formation, and the Catholic Church’s ministry of exorcism, helping individuals navigate experiences that blur the boundaries between mental illness, trauma, and spiritual suffering.In this conversation, he discusses the modern resurgence of interest in exorcism, the relationship between demonic influence and psychological distress, and why he believes technology and artificial intelligence are reshaping the human person in spiritually consequential ways. The discussion explores how social media and algorithms intensify self-focus and isolation, the Church’s evolving approach to spiritual warfare and mental health, and why AI systems may increasingly function as mirrors of human desire, identity, and meaning.Guest bio:Sean Tobin is a clinical psychologist specializing in psychotherapy, trauma, spirituality, and exorcism ministry. A former member of religious life, he has worked alongside Catholic exorcists supporting individuals experiencing alleged demonic phenomena and lectures on the relationship between psychology, spiritual formation, and the Catholic understanding of evil. He is the author of Big God, Little Devil.biggodlittledevil.comCHAPTERS:00:00 Introduction00:02:41 Why Society Has Become More Anxious and Isolated00:04:10 Why Exorcists Are Suddenly Talking About AI00:06:02 Inside the Vatican's Exorcism Training Conference00:07:15 Are We Building Digital Angels?00:09:05 Can AI Push Vulnerable People Toward Suicide?00:11:02 How the Catholic Church Trains Exorcists00:13:37 Why This Psychologist Teaches Future Exorcists00:15:42 The Truth About Possession That Movies Miss00:17:39 Is Satan Winning in the Modern World?00:19:55 Why Evil Seems Easier to See Than God00:21:47 From Atheist Horror Fan to Exorcism Specialist00:25:13 Where Mental Illness and the Demonic Overlap00:26:43 What the Church Got Wrong—and Right—About Possession00:30:21 The Common Traits of People Seeking Exorcisms00:35:43 Can a Psychologist Tell the Difference?00:39:05 Who Does the Devil Target Most?00:41:02 Why He No Longer Takes Secular Clients00:44:25 Could His Faith Be Biasing His Judgment?00:46:40 The Most Disturbing Things He's Seen00:48:46 The Problem With Internet Exorcists00:52:36 Are Generational Curses Real?00:55:54 What Pope Leo Thinks About the Devil00:58:28 His Message to Anyone Struggling With Mental Illness-- -- --Subscribe to Vatican Access to receive new episodes, exclusive interviews, and special content delivered directly to your inbox at vaticanaccess.com.-- -- --Follow Vatican Access on Social Media:📌 Facebook: / vaticanaccess 📸 Instagram: / vaticanaccess 𝕏 Twitter/X: / vaticanaccess🎵 TikTok: / vaticanaccess#Vatican#catholicchurch #Evangelization#exorcism #popeleo
What does the Church think about UFOs? Vatican Access with Robert Duncan 2026-05-14 | A short trailer for a long-form discussion with Br. Guy Consolmagno about UFOs, aliens and the Catholic faith.Full discussion here: youtube.com/watch?v=8BgwlqsvlYo
Pope Leos Astronomer Reacts to Trumps UFO Disclosure Vatican Access with Robert Duncan 2026-05-13 | Jesuit astronomer Br. Guy Consolmagno joins Vatican Access to discuss UFOs and what the Catholic Church really thinks about the possibility of extraterrestrial life.Known around the world as “the Pope’s astronomer,” Br. Consolmagno is a planetary scientist, former director of the Vatican Observatory, and a member of the advisory board of the SETI Institute — the organization dedicated to the search for extraterrestrial intelligence. In this conversation, he reflects on the modern fascination with UFOs, why belief in aliens often functions as a substitute religion, and whether discoveries beyond Earth would challenge Christian theology or deepen it.The discussion explores biblical passages that hint at cosmic mystery, the relationship between faith and science, the growing cultural obsession with space and figures like Elon Musk, and why both religion and science today face a common crisis: the loss of confidence that truth can actually be known. Recorded just days after the U.S. government declassified a new trove of UFO-related images and documents, the interview examines one of humanity’s oldest questions from the perspective of one of the Church’s leading scientific voices.Guest bio:Br. Guy Consolmagno is a Jesuit brother, planetary scientist, and former director of the Vatican Observatory. Widely known as “the Pope’s astronomer,” he has written extensively on the relationship between faith and science and serves on the advisory board of the SETI Institute, dedicated to the search for extraterrestrial intelligence.CHAPTERS:00:00 Introduction00:02:41 The Truth About the Latest UFO Files00:07:47 Why Most Astronomers Reject UFO Claims00:10:48 Is There Any Evidence for Alien Visitors?00:15:40 Can Eyewitness Testimony Prove UFOs?00:19:41 Would Aliens Break Christian Theology?00:21:26 Are Aliens Already Hiding in Scripture?00:25:13 UFOs, Gnosticism, and Secret Knowledge00:28:37 Elon Musk and the Crisis of Trust00:32:43 Should Humanity Leave Earth?00:40:15 What Pope Leo XIV Told the Vatican Astronomers00:46:48 The Coming Crisis in Space00:53:48 Discoveries from the Vatican Observatory01:00:09 Was Galileo Really a Science Martyr?01:03:35 Why Young Scientists Are Returning to Faith01:08:31 Brother Guy’s Journey from MIT to the Vatican01:13:46 How a Scientist Tests His Faith01:17:20 What the Cosmos Says About God and Humanity-- -- --Subscribe to Vatican Access to receive new episodes, exclusive interviews, and special content delivered directly to your inbox at vaticanaccess.com.-- -- --Follow Vatican Access on Social Media:📌 Facebook: / vaticanaccess 📸 Instagram: / vaticanaccess 𝕏 Twitter/X: / vaticanaccess🎵 TikTok: / vaticanaccess#Vatican#catholicchurch #Evangelization#UFO #popeleo
The Real Story of How We Got an American Pope Vatican Access with Robert Duncan 2026-05-08 | A look at a new book that details the inside story of how Cardinal Robert Prevost was elected to the papacy.Full episode: youtube.com/watch?v=XFsk0X2-NvE
The Real Story Behind the Election of Pope Leo Vatican Access with Robert Duncan 2026-05-08 | Veteran Vatican journalist Gerard O’Connell joins Vatican Access to discuss the inside story of the conclave that elected Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope in historyDrawing from his new book, "The Election of Pope Leo XIV: The Last Surprise of Pope Francis," O’Connell explains how Cardinal Robert Prevost emerged as an unexpected consensus candidate during one of the most consequential conclaves in modern Church history. The conversation explores the tensions inside the pre-conclave meetings, the question of whether Pope Francis’ legacy would continue, and why many cardinals initially believed an American pope was impossible. O’Connell also reflects on Pope Leo XIV’s first year, the global reaction to his papacy, and the deeper spiritual and political forces shaping the Catholic Church in a time of polarization, uncertainty, and rapid change.Guest bio:Gerard O’Connell is a veteran Vatican correspondent and longtime Rome reporter known for his extensive coverage of papal politics, conclaves, and the global Catholic Church. Together with his wife, Argentine journalist Elisabetta Piqué, he is the co-author of The Election of Pope Leo XIV: The Last Surprise of Pope Francis, an in-depth account of the conclave that elected the first American pope.CHAPTERS:00:00 Introduction00:02:50 Why the Cardinals Went Into the Conclave Blind00:07:12 "An American Can Never Be Pope"00:09:20 The Attack on Francis That Backfired00:17:51 The Quiet Cardinal Nobody Expected00:20:42 Would Francis's Reforms Survive?00:23:19 The Secret First Vote00:25:32 The Night Everything Changed for Robert Prevost00:28:48 How Pope Leo Won the Conclave00:29:42 Did Francis Have a Preferred Successor?00:35:56 The Hidden Preparation for the Papacy00:39:48 Is Pope Leo Really Francis 2.0?00:43:35 How Leo's Leadership Style Differs00:46:13 "I'm Not the Lone Ranger"00:48:02 Can the Vatican Establishment Control a Pope?00:53:25 Has Leo Broken Free?00:58:13 What Pope Leo Is Really Like01:00:28 How Francis Changed Robert Prevost01:03:47 Same-Sex Blessings and Church Unity01:06:43 What Catholics Actually Want From a Pope01:10:55 The Defining Issue of Leo's Papacy01:12:01 Pope Leo vs. Trump?-- -- --Subscribe to Vatican Access to receive new episodes, exclusive interviews, and special content delivered directly to your inbox at vaticanaccess.com.-- -- --Follow Vatican Access on Social Media:📌 Facebook: / vaticanaccess 📸 Instagram: / vaticanaccess 𝕏 Twitter/X: / vaticanaccess🎵 TikTok: / vaticanaccess#Vatican#CatholicChurch#Evangelization#conclave #popeleo
Catholic Charities Funding Cut by Trump: Whats Next? Vatican Access with Robert Duncan 2026-05-04 | Pope Leo XIV received a delegation from Catholic Charities Network in private audience on May 4, as media scrutiny intensified over recent funding cuts by the Trump administration affecting Catholic organizations serving immigrants and refugees.In this conversation, Catholic News Service speaks one-on-one with Kerry Alys Robinson, president and CEO of Catholic Charities USA, reflecting on the delegation’s audience with the pope and the broader implications for the Church’s charitable mission. The discussion explores how political polarization is shaping public perception of Catholic aid efforts, the risks facing vulnerable populations, and what is at stake for the Church’s longstanding commitment to serve those most in need.Guest bio:Kerry Robinson is the president and CEO of Catholic Charities USA, one of the largest humanitarian networks in the country. She has extensive experience in nonprofit leadership and Catholic philanthropy, with a focus on advancing the Church’s mission of service, particularly among the poor, immigrants, refugees and marginalized communities.CHAPTERS:00:00 Introduction00:01:29 Should Charity Be Political?00:03:14 Why Americans Still Want to Be Generous00:05:09 How Politics Can Distort Compassion00:06:56 What Trump's Funding Cuts Actually Changed00:08:34 The Hardest Conversation: Immigration and Charity00:10:48 Did Catholic Charities Become Too Dependent on Government?00:12:43 Where Catholic Charities Really Gets Its Money00:14:50 Bringing the Voices of 16 Million People to Pope Leo00:17:06 Why Charity Workers Are Burning Out00:19:01 The Words from Pope Leo That Mattered Most00:20:31 What She Hopes Pope Leo Says to Marco Rubio00:21:07 Winning Back Americans Across Party Lines00:22:36 The Misinformation Campaign Against Catholic Charities00:24:42 Are Social Media Bots Fueling Division?00:26:21 The Future of Refugee Resettlement in America00:28:57 The Hidden Risks of Government Funding00:30:37 How Crisis Can Clarify a Mission00:31:37 The Abuse Crisis and the Fight to Rebuild Trust00:35:49 America's Trust Crisis—and the Church's Response00:36:22 Why Charity Still Changes Hearts-- -- --Subscribe to Vatican Access to receive new episodes, exclusive interviews, and special content delivered directly to your inbox at vaticanaccess.com.-- -- --Follow Vatican Access on Social Media:📌 Facebook: / vaticanaccess 📸 Instagram: / vaticanaccess 𝕏 Twitter/X: / vaticanaccess🎵 TikTok: / vaticanaccess#Vatican#catholicchurch #Evangelization#charity #popeleo
What Happens When Millions Ask AI About God? Vatican Access with Robert Duncan 2026-04-29 | Matthew Sanders is a technologist working at the intersection of artificial intelligence and Catholic evangelization, building digital tools that are shaping how people encounter faith in the modern world.In this conversation, he discusses the rise of AI as a space for spiritual inquiry, the millions of users engaging with Magisterium AI, and the kinds of personal and religious questions being asked through these systems. The discussion explores whether AI can serve as a form of pre-evangelization, the risks of mediating spiritual authority through technology, and what Catholics can expect Pope Leo to say in his forthcoming encyclical on AI.Guest bio:Matthew Sanders is a Catholic technologist who has designed and developed major digital platforms for the Church, including projects for the Vatican Observatory and the Vatican’s Office for Migrants and Refugees. He is the creator of Magisterium AI, an initiative aimed at bringing the Church’s intellectual and spiritual tradition into conversation with users through artificial intelligence.CHAPTERS:00:00 Introduction00:03:17 How Technology Shaped His Conversion Journey00:04:55 The Church's Battle for Young People's Attention00:07:06 What Catholics Can Learn from Hillsong00:09:11 Building the Vatican's Digital Future00:10:33 Modernizing Rome with Technology00:14:20 How He Became a Vatican Consultant00:16:35 Why the Church Fell Behind Online00:17:53 The Hidden Challenges of Vatican Technology00:20:21 The Secret to Changing Big Institutions00:22:31 Did Pope Francis Support These Projects?00:25:52 What Most People Get Wrong About the Vatican00:27:35 Inside Davos and the World's Power Networks00:30:00 Why Tech Leaders Need the Church00:31:14 Conversations with Google, Cisco, and X00:33:09 Thinking About AI Before Anyone Else00:36:40 Why AI Won't Destroy Humanity00:37:32 The Day ChatGPT Shocked Everyone00:39:46 Even AI's Creators Don't Fully Understand It00:41:02 Building a Catholic ChatGPT00:43:43 Why the Church Doesn't Have Enough AI Data00:46:01 The Problem of AI Hallucinations00:48:28 Sam Altman and the Viral Launch of Magisterium AI00:49:43 What Magisterium AI Actually Does00:52:39 Millions Are Already Using Catholic AI00:54:57 The Spiritual Questions People Ask Machines00:57:15 Why AI Feels Safer Than a Priest00:59:04 The Biggest Ethical Problem Facing AI01:01:42 Is AI Bringing People Back to Faith?-- -- --Subscribe to Vatican Access to receive new episodes, exclusive interviews, and special content delivered directly to your inbox at vaticanaccess.com.-- -- --Follow Vatican Access on Social Media:📌 Facebook: / vaticanaccess 📸 Instagram: / vaticanaccess 𝕏 Twitter/X: / vaticanaccess🎵 TikTok: / vaticanaccess#Vatican#CatholicChurch#Evangelization#AI#Technology
Why Young People Are Converting to Catholicism Again Vatican Access with Robert Duncan 2026-04-22 | Curtis Martin, founder of FOCUS, has spent nearly three decades working on college campuses at the front lines of Catholic evangelization, engaging a generation often assumed to be drifting away from faith.In this conversation, he discusses the surprising rise in conversions alongside continued disaffiliation, the growing interest in Catholicism among young people, and the spiritual forces driving these trends. The discussion explores the meaning of evangelization, the role of friendship and witness, and the internal tensions within the Church about how clearly to propose the faith.Guest bio:Curtis Martin is the founder and longtime leader of the FOCUS, an international Catholic outreach that sends missionaries to college campuses and parishes around the world. Martin has advised bishops, served in consultative roles at the Vatican on evangelization, and is the author of several books on faith, mission, and Christian formation.CHAPTERS:00:00 Introduction01:51 Growth vs Decline in Catholicism03:47 What FOCUS Does04:35 Why Educated Young People Are Converting06:29 Is This Political?07:57 Is FOCUS Driving the Growth?09:54 How Missionaries Are Trained12:01 Talking to Strangers About Faith14:40 Is This Just Protestant?16:23 Why Evangelization Is a Priority Now20:32 What Evangelization Actually Means26:20 Why Denver Became a Catholic Center28:13 Helping Bishops Evangelize33:13 Mercy vs Evangelization37:46 Influence of Recent Popes39:31 Why Young Men Are Returning45:56 Risks and Online Influences48:36 Problematic Trends Among Converts55:01 Taking Cues from Modern Culture?59:29 Frustrations in Church Leadership01:02:17 Proposing vs Imposing Faith01:05:03 Curtis Martin’s Role at FOCUS01:07:07 What Discourages Him01:09:49 Critique of Conversion Narratives01:15:04 Will Converts Stay Catholic?-- -- --Subscribe to Vatican Access to receive new episodes, exclusive interviews, and special content delivered directly to your inbox at vaticanaccess.com.-- -- --Follow Vatican Access on Social Media:📌 Facebook: / vaticanaccess 📸 Instagram: / vaticanaccess 𝕏 Twitter/X: / vaticanaccess🎵 TikTok: / vaticanaccess#Vatican#CatholicChurch#Evangelization#Conversions#Revival
The Woman Advising Pope Leo on World Crises Vatican Access with Robert Duncan 2026-04-15 | Sister Helen Alford, president of the Pontifical Academy for Social Sciences, stands at the intersection of faith, economics, and global policy, working to articulate the Church’s social teaching in a rapidly changing world.In this conversation, she reflects on her vocation and intellectual formation, the core principles of Catholic social teaching, and the major crises shaping our time. The discussion explores how the Church engages with global challenges at the highest level—raising a central question: in a world facing crisis after crisis, does the Church’s voice still matter?Guest bio:Sister Helen Alford is a Cambridge-trained engineer and Dominican religious sister serving as president of the Pontifical Academy for Social Sciences, a role to which she was appointed by Pope Francis in 2023. She collaborates with leading Catholic and non-Catholic scholars across disciplines—including economics, law, and healthcare—to address pressing global issues.CHAPTERS:00:00 — Introduction00:02:23 — Are We Really Living in an Age of Crisis?00:03:15 — A “Change of Era,” Not Just an Era of Change00:10:00 — Engineering, Human Dignity, and a Turning Point00:14:42 — Discovering Catholic Social Teaching00:17:11 — What Is Catholic Social Teaching?00:21:19 — Feeling Powerless in a Complex World00:24:20 — Vatican II and the “Social vs Spiritual” Debate00:27:39 — The Church’s Hidden Global Impact00:30:13 — Inside the Pontifical Academy for Social Sciences00:34:10 — Why Non-Catholics Collaborate with the Vatican00:36:00 — Measuring Human Well-Being Beyond GDP00:39:30 — Climate, AI, and the Academy’s Global Projects00:43:36 — Meeting the Pope: What Happens Behind Closed Doors00:45:06 — The Church’s Role in War and Peace00:48:56 — Do Papal Appeals Actually Matter?00:53:37 — Women, Leadership, and the Church’s Future00:56:02 — The Real Crisis: How We Think About the World-- -- --Subscribe to Vatican Access to receive new episodes, exclusive interviews, and special content delivered directly to your inbox at vaticanaccess.com.-- -- --Follow Vatican Access on Social Media:📌 Facebook: / vaticanaccess 📸 Instagram: / vaticanaccess 𝕏 Twitter/X: / vaticanaccess🎵 TikTok: / vaticanaccess#Vatican#CatholicChurch#Crisis#CatholicSocialTeaching#Socialjustice
Africa and the Future of Catholicism Vatican Access with Robert Duncan 2026-04-08 | Archbishop Fortunatus Nwachukwu — a Nigerian prelate serving at the Vatican’s Dicastery for Evangelization — stands at the forefront of the Church’s global missionary efforts, helping guide its growth in some of the places where the Church is expanding most rapidly.In this conversation, he reflects on his vocation and childhood, the key social challenges shaping the African continent, and the significance of Pope Leo’s April 2026 visit to four African nations. Filmed at the Palazzo Propaganda Fide, the discussion situates these themes within a broader shift in global Christianity—raising a central question for the future of the Church: is Africa becoming its new heart, and what, if anything, can the West learn from it?Guest bio:Archbishop Fortunatus Nwachukwu is a Nigerian prelate serving in the Vatican’s Dicastery for Evangelization. A biblical scholar and seasoned diplomat, he has represented the Holy See in various roles across Africa and Europe, including at the United Nations in Geneva and in the Vatican Secretariat of State. His work focuses on the Church’s missionary activity, particularly in regions experiencing rapid growth, placing him at the center of conversations about the future of global Catholicism.CHAPTERS:0:00 Introduction2:22 Is the Center of Christianity Moving South?3:00 The Missionary Reversal Explained5:48 Are African bishops and European bishops at odds?9:39 Colonialism & Responsibility10:31 Tribalism14:22 The Church & Colonialism15:40 Family, Faith & Early Influences18:39 War & Vocation — The Biafran Conflict and Its Impact22:18 What Expanding Christianity Really Means22:28 The “Selfie” Problem — Sin, Violence & the Loss of God as Measure27:38 The Pope’s Africa Trip34:30 Resources, Power & Exploitation43:01 Tribalism, Corruption & the Misuse of Religion47:05 The West — Decline, Hunger & Receiving the Faith Again-- -- --Subscribe to Vatican Access to receive new episodes, exclusive interviews, and special content delivered directly to your inbox at vaticanaccess.com.-- -- --Follow Vatican Access on Social Media:📌 Facebook: / vaticanaccess 📸 Instagram: / vaticanaccess 𝕏 Twitter/X: / vaticanaccess🎵 TikTok: / vaticanaccess#Vatican#CatholicChurch#Africa#PopeLeo
What the Vatican Really Thinks About Migration Vatican Access with Robert Duncan 2026-04-01 | Cardinal Michael Czerny on refugees, culture, and the limits of political solutions. Watch the full interview at the link below:youtu.be/oRrHz3II6eI#vatican #immigration
Cardinal Czerny: The Church Is Not a Policy Machine Vatican Access with Robert Duncan 2026-04-01 | Cardinal Michael Czerny — a senior Vatican official and longtime collaborator of Pope Francis — has become one of the Catholic Church’s most influential voices on migration, human dignity, and global solidarity.In this conversation, he reflects on his origins, shaped in part by his parents’ experience as immigrants of Jewish and Christian background—a story marked by displacement, survival, and renewal. That inheritance would later inform his priestly vocation, through human rights work in El Salvador and the fight against AIDS in Africa, and eventually in his service in Rome.A close advisor within the Vatican, Cardinal Czerny has played a key role in articulating the Church’s response to migration and environmental challenges through the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development. As debates over borders, identity, and national sovereignty intensify across Europe and the United States, his perspective raises a pressing question: is the Church still being heard in the West?Guest bio:Cardinal Michael Czerny is a Jesuit priest and senior official of the Holy See. He has served extensively in human rights work in Latin America and Africa and has been a leading figure in the Vatican’s engagement with migration, social justice, and integral human development.CHAPTERS:00:00 – Introduction02:51 – Do Journalists Misread the Church?03:03 – The “Angels Unawares” Statue & His Family Story09:37 – Vocation: Faith, Service, and Identity14:09 – El Salvador and Africa: Formation Through Crisis18:45 – From the Field to the Vatican19:27 – Why Pope Francis Prioritized Migration21:12 – Communication vs. “Toxic Rhetoric”25:43 – Why Migration Became Politically Explosive26:40 – “Governments Have Lost Their Way”29:20 – The Migrant Cross: A Theology of Suffering30:30 – Can Europe Sustain Migration?33:12 – “Welcome” vs. Policy: The Core Tension35:19 – Christianity, Islam, and Cultural Anxiety36:37 – Laudato Si’ and the Church’s Social Vision38:37 – Technology, AI, and Moral Discernment41:37 – Is the Church Rebranding Around Social Issues?44:47 – What It Means to Be a Cardinal47:04 – Synodality: What the Church Isn’t Talking About48:36 – Listening as the Church’s Path Forward-- -- --Subscribe to Vatican Access to receive new episodes, exclusive interviews, and special content delivered directly to your inbox at vaticanaccess.com.-- -- --Follow Vatican Access on Social Media:📌 Facebook: / vaticanaccess 📸 Instagram: / vaticanaccess 𝕏 Twitter/X: / vaticanaccess🎵 TikTok: / vaticanaccess#Vatican#CatholicChurch#Immigration#Politics
Wall Street Banker: The Devil Enters Through Your Ego Vatican Access with Robert Duncan 2026-03-25 | John Studzinski — a leading investment banker and philanthropist — has spent his life at the intersection of global finance and the Catholic Church.In this conversation, he reflects on his rise on Wall Street, his commitment to serving others, and the spiritual vision behind his philanthropic work. A trusted advisor to popes and cardinals, he has supported initiatives in human rights, charitable outreach, and the arts.His work with the Genesis Foundation includes commissioning Angels Unawares, a sacred composition by Sir James MacMillan performed in the Sistine Chapel. The title points to a central theme of his life: an awareness of the unseen—and a call to generosity rooted in faith.Guest bio:John Studzinski is an international investment banker and philanthropist. Through his Genesis Foundation, he supports projects in the arts, education, and humanitarian work, often in collaboration with Vatican institutions.CHAPTERS:00:00 Introduction02:17 “The Eye of the Needle” — Wealth, Responsibility, and the Gospel05:11 A Childhood of Giving — Inviting the Homeless at Age Six08:28 From Boston to Wall Street — The Path into Finance10:03 Faith on Wall Street — Mass, Discipline, and Purpose14:13 The Reality of Power — Ego, Money, and Teresa of Ávila16:32 Spiritual Warfare — Darkness, Evil, and the Modern World17:50 The Car Crash — Survival, Suffering, and Surrender to God24:25 The Genesis Foundation — Art, Opportunity, and Human Dignity29:41 Philanthropy Reframed — Beyond Money to Time and Talent32:59 Angels and the Supernatural — A Lived Experience38:56 Angels Unawares — Sacred Music in the Sistine Chapel45:30 The Talent for Giving — Rethinking Charity Today48:54 The Poor and the Church — Charity vs. Transformation-- -- --Subscribe to Vatican Access to receive new episodes, exclusive interviews, and special content delivered directly to your inbox at vaticanaccess.com.-- -- --Follow Vatican Access on Social Media:📌 Facebook: / vaticanaccess 📸 Instagram: / vaticanaccess 𝕏 Twitter/X: / vaticanaccess🎵 TikTok: / vaticanaccess#Vatican#CatholicChurch#SistineChapel#Philanthropy#Charity#Arts
The Secret to Visiting Rome Like a Pilgrim Vatican Access with Robert Duncan 2026-03-18 | Elizabeth Lev — an American art historian who has spent decades guiding visitors through the Vatican Museums and the churches of Rome — has made it her life’s work to help people see beyond the surface of one of the most visited places in the world.In this conversation, she reflects on what most visitors miss, the difference between approaching Rome as a tourist or a pilgrim, and how art, architecture, and history can open a deeper encounter with the city’s spiritual meaning. Drawing on decades of experience teaching in the streets, churches, and museums of Rome, as well as consulting for major film productions, she offers practical insight into how to approach a once-in-a-lifetime visit—and why preparation of the heart may matter more than any itinerary. Having lived through historic moments such as the deaths of three popes, papal conclaves, and Jubilee years, she has seen both the best and worst of how Rome is presented to the world—and makes the case for rediscovering it with intention.Guest bio:Elizabeth Lev is an American art historian based in Rome, known for her work teaching the history, symbolism, and theology of Christian art. A graduate of the University of Chicago and the University of Bologna, she has spent decades guiding students and visitors through the Vatican and the historic sites of Rome. She is also a consultant for film and television productions and a frequent speaker on the intersection of art, faith, and culture.CHAPTERS:00:00 Intro Highlights01:02 Meet Elizabeth Lev02:39 A Life in Art, Teaching, and Touring03:41 How Elizabeth Fell in Love with Art05:58 How She Ended Up in Rome07:01 How Rome Changed Over the Years09:05 When St. Peter’s Was Black with Soot and Scaffolding09:52 What It Means to Be a Licensed Guide in Italy12:02 Bad Guides, Fake Facts, and Why Licensing Exists13:45 The Wildest Tour Guide Exam Story15:14 How Art History, Writing, and Touring Come Together19:54 Can Art Help the Church Reach People Today?24:26 What People Really Mean by “Visiting the Vatican”28:00 Does the Vatican Connect Visitors with the Faith?34:30 Why Guides Were Mistreated During the Jubilee36:59 Why Good Guides Deserve More Respect38:52 How to Plan a Once-in-a-Lifetime Trip to Rome43:44 Hidden Gems in Rome Beyond the Tourist Checklist46:30 Christian Rome, Pilgrimage Sites, and the Catacombs50:32 Touring Hollywood in Rome54:48 Why Art Still Moves People in the Digital Age01:00:39 Rome as a City Built on Pilgrimage-- -- --Subscribe to Vatican Access to receive new episodes, exclusive interviews, and special content delivered directly to your inbox at vaticanaccess.com.-- -- --Follow Vatican Access on Social Media:📌 Facebook: / vaticanaccess 📸 Instagram: / vaticanaccess 𝕏 Twitter/X: / vaticanaccess🎵 TikTok: / vaticanaccess#Vatican#CatholicChurch#VaticanMuseums#Art#Beauty
From Vietnam Helicopters to the Vatican Vatican Access with Robert Duncan 2026-03-11 | Cardinal Edwin O’Brien reflects on serving soldiers in Vietnam, supporting Christians in the Holy Land, and what suffering, discipline, and faith can teach the Church today.Watch the full conversation: youtu.be/Od3uBL_Cpdk
The Cardinal Who Jumped Into Vietnam for His Flock Vatican Access with Robert Duncan 2026-03-11 | Cardinal Edwin O’Brien — a former Vietnam War chaplain who later served as Archbishop for the Military Services and as a Vatican cardinal charged with a mission to the Holy Land — spent decades ministering to American soldiers and to Catholic communities around the world. In this conversation, recorded at Catholic News Service in Rome, he reflects on jumping from helicopters to reach troops in Vietnam, the discipline and faith forged in war, his role helping reform seminaries after the 2002 clerical sex abuse crisis, and the Church’s mission amid global conflict.Recorded just days before the United States entered a new war with Iran, the cardinal offers a perspective shaped by a lifetime on the front lines of pastoral ministry: that suffering endured with faith can become a powerful witness beyond the Church’s walls.Guest bio:Cardinal Edwin O’Brien is a retired American prelate of the Catholic Church who served as Archbishop for the Military Services and later as Grand Master of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem. He previously served as archbishop of Baltimore and participated in the 2013 conclave that elected Pope Francis.CHAPTERS:0:00 Introduction: War, Priesthood & the Church2:19 A Young Priest in a Changing America5:58 West Point, Vietnam & the Cost of War8:58 What Military Service Taught Him About Sacrifice11:21 Trauma, Prayer & Caring for Soldiers14:08 Rome, Theology & the Universal Church16:22 Seminary Leadership — Forming Future Priests20:17 Becoming a Bishop — From New York to the Military Archdiocese23:28 Iraq, Division & the Challenge of Morale27:01 Baltimore, the Abuse Crisis & Seminary Reform33:51 The Holy Land — Supporting Christians Under Pressure37:32 Benedict XVI — A Pope He Deeply Loved39:41 Retirement, Prayer & “An Active Monk”40:44 Suffering, Faith & the Meaning of Pain45:27 War, Pope Leo & the Future of the Church-- -- --Subscribe to Vatican Access to receive new episodes, exclusive interviews, and special content delivered directly to your inbox at vaticanaccess.com.-- -- --Follow Vatican Access on Social Media:📌 Facebook: / vaticanaccess 📸 Instagram: / vaticanaccess 𝕏 Twitter/X: / vaticanaccess🎵 TikTok: / vaticanaccess#Vatican#CatholicChurch#War#Iran
What an atheist doctor told Pope Leo at the Vatican Vatican Access with Robert Duncan 2026-03-07 | Clip from our conversation with Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel.Watch the full interview here: youtu.be/jcWtBoNYL2Q?si=Qo-j51PZD5uZan8v#catholicchurch #bioethics #vatican
