The John Allen Show - Trusted Catholic News From Rome Podcast
1) A New Encyclical, Pope Francis' Thoughts on Synods, and the Vatican's Response to Australia
In this episode, John discusses the Pope's upcoming Encyclical titled Fratelli Tutti, Pope Francis' thoughts about the previous Synod of Bishops, and the Vatican's response to Australia regarding a ro...Show More
2) Validity of Baptisms, a Former West Virginia Bishop Issues Apology, and Pope Francis' Cold-Calls
In today's show, John gives an update on how the Vatican's recent ruling on the validity of baptism has called into question the validity of a Detroit priest's baptism, an apology and reimbursement gi...Show More
3) Authority of Eastern Churches, New Female Council Members, and a Ruling on the Formula for Baptism
In this episode, John discusses how some authority is being restored to the twenty-three Eastern Catholic Churches in communion with Rome. Pope Francis has appointed seven new members to the Vatican C...Show More
4) New Parish Guidelines, Conflict in the Philippines, Hagia Sophia, and the McCarrick Scandal
In this episode, John discusses the new parish guidelines issued by the Vatican's Congregation for Clergy on the role and mission of the Catholic parish. A recent Church-State conflict is occurring in...Show More
5) The Pope's Recent Angelus Address, a Papal Trip Anniversary, and an Italian Priest That Went Viral
In this episode, John discusses the recent omissions in Pope Francis' Angelus addresses regarding the ongoing situation in Hong Kong. We also take a look back on how the first trip of Pope Francis' pa...Show More
6) Feast of Sts. Peter and Paul. Vatican Financial Scandal Update, and Talking About the Next Pope
The Feast of Sts. Peter and Paul offers a massive reminder the coronavirus may be down but it’s not out. There is a new twist in the Vatican’s latest financial scandal, as a seemingly predestined scap...Show More
7) George Floyd Protests, Coronavirus Aftermath, and Vatican Financial Reform
In this episode, John discusses the recent George Floyd protests, the Vatican’s unusual engagement, and the crossfire between the White House and the Archdiocese of Washington. An update is also given...Show More
George Floyd Protests, Coronavirus Aftermath, and Vatican Financial Reform
34:26 | Jun 17th, 2020
8) The Vatican's Relation to China and Hong Kong, COVID 19 Recovery, and Milestones on Laudato Si
In this episode, John brings us the latest news about the Vatican's relationship with China and Hong Kong. He also gives an update regarding the coronavirus recovery in Italy, Catholic divisions, and ...Show More
9) Public Mass in Italy, the Silvia Romano Case, and the Inevitability of Vatican Reform in 2020
In this episode, John discusses the return of public Mass in Italy and the Vatican. He also covers how the Silvia Romano case in Italy has thrown a spotlight on tensions in the Church over conversion ...Show More
10) Conflict in Italy, a New Vatican Foundation, and President Donald Trump's Call with Catholic Leaders
In this episode, John discusses Pope Francis' response to a Church/state conflict in Italy over coronavirus restrictions, the Vatican's launch of a new foundation devoted to Pope John Paul I - the “sm...Show More