The Vatican Briefing is a podcast from the National Catholic Reporter, featuring two respected Vatican journalists and experts: Joshua McElwee and Christopher White. They review the most recent news relating to Pope Francis and the discussions impacting the very future of the global church, and interview key Catholic decision-makers.
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The Vatican Briefing is a podcast from the National Catholic Reporter, featuring two respected Vatican journalists and experts: Joshua McElwee and Christopher White. They review the most recent news relating to Pope Francis and the discussions impacting the very future of the global church, and interview key Catholic decision-makers.
In a monumental shift, the Vatican's powerful doctrinal office on Dec. 18 declared it possible for Catholic priests to bless same-sex unions. In this episode of "The Vatican Briefing," Vatican experts Joshua McElwee and Christopher White discuss the unexpected decree and its possible long-term implications. They also have a conversation with Kerry Robinson, president and CEO of Catholic Charities USA. Robinson, the first laywoman to lead her organization, expresses praise for Pope Francis' efforts to expand opportunities for women's leadership in the Catholic Church, calling it "a matter of managerial and moral urgency." Robinson said she was grateful that the discussions at the pope's October Synod of Bishops included a call to allow women to better participate in the global faith's decision-making processes. "Particularly, when it comes to the church and church leadership and church decision-making, we are impoverished without the contribution of so many well-educated, theologically astute, [and] pastorally sensitive women," she said.
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Relevant links:
Christopher White's coverage of the Vatican's Dec. 18 declaration allowing for Catholic blessings for gay couples: In major doctrinal shift, Vatican officially OKs Catholic blessings for gay couples
Catholic News Service reporting on how Vatican officials framed the Dec. 18 declaration: Vatican note on blessings opens door to those seeking God, official says
Catholic News Service reporting on Pope Francis' Dec. 17 condemnation of the Israeli military's alleged killing of two Christian women: Pope condemns targeting of unarmed civilians in Gaza
Associated Press reporting on the Vatican tribunal's Dec. 16 conviction of Italian Cardinal Angelo Becciu on charges of embezzlement: Cardinal Becciu convicted of embezzlement in Vatican financial trial, sentenced to prison
OSV News' coverage in July of Kerry Robinson's appointment as president and CEO of Catholic Charities USA: Kerry Alys Robinson named as next Catholic Charities USA president and CEO
The Vatican Briefing
The Vatican Briefing is a podcast from the National Catholic Reporter, featuring two respected Vatican journalists and experts: Joshua McElwee and Christopher White. They review the most recent news relating to Pope Francis and the discussions impacting the very future of the global church, and interview key Catholic decision-makers.
