Last Week in the Church with John Allen

Jan 07 2025 191 ep. 27 mins 86
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Tune in weekly as John Allen gives his expert insight and analysis on the latest news from the Catholic Church.

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A Crux 2024 retrospective

Jan 07 2025 23 mins  
In this episode:First conviction for abuse on Vatican groundsPope's alleged homophobic statementsLabor unrest in the VaticanMonsignor faces criminal charges Mounting crisis in Catholic-Jewish relationsSupport the show

Papabile speculation: inappropriate or essential?

Dec 18 2024 30 mins  
In this episode:Papabile speculation: inappropriate or essential?Pope’s Corsica trip: part of a bigger plan?Vatican staff rejects political interviewJubilee 2025: an LGBTQ+ pilgrimage?Peru scandal: reporting to the PopeSupport the show

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

Dec 10 2024 28 mins  
In this episode:Are Christians safe in Syria after Assad regime’s fall?Peru scandal: problems for Vatican’s sovereignty?Pope skips out on Notre Dame’s reopening: a snub?Vatican’s Nativity set sparks questions from IsraelSupport the show

US Bishops vs. Trump on deportations

Dec 03 2024 27 mins  
In this episode:US Bishops vs. Trump on deportationsPope’s Turkey visit: a geopolitical agenda?Vatican on mysticism: what is ‘spiritual abuse’?Vatican confirms secret file on ‘Vatican Girl’ caseSupport the show

Outrage as Pope asks for ‘sacrifice’ in money crisis

Nov 26 2024 29 mins  
In this episode:Outrage as Pope asks for ‘sacrifice’ in money crisisPope blasted: annulling SCV excommunication? Vatican hospital in crisis: will recovery plan be enough?Why does the Vatican owe a debt to Lucifer? Support the show

Priest disputes Pope Francis' legitimacy: laicized

Nov 19 2024 30 mins  
In this episode:Controversial priest defrocked a second timePriest disputes Pope Francis' legitimacy: laicizedWomen’s branch of SCV also entrenched in abuse?Vatican’s Christmas tree stokes eco-protestConman busted for impersonating Vatican prelateSupport the show

Trump wins: what does this mean for the Church?

Nov 12 2024 30 mins  
In this episode:Trump wins: what does this mean for the Church?Support the show

Pope’s reform targets Cardinals

Nov 05 2024 30 mins  
In this episode:‘Trial of the Century’: verdict motivations revealedPope’s reform targets CardinalsCardinal raises warning on beatification of Belgian kingVatican investigator receives criminal complaintSupport the show

Synod ends: why it wasn’t what many expected

Oct 29 2024 29 mins  
In this episode:Synod ends: why it wasn’t what many expectedSupport the show

Vatican employees protesting. Why?

Oct 22 2024 29 mins  
In this episode:Vatican employees protesting. Why?Synod: global South tells West to buzz off Synod pushing for legal changes to Church structures?Cardinal purposely skipping Synod meetings?Pope releasing own autobiography, a historic first?Support the show