Marco Rubio’s Vatican visit, explained | Inside the Vatican podcast

This week on “Inside the Vatican,” Gerard O’Connell and Colleen Dulle discuss U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s visit to Pope Leo XIV, along with recent developments between the Vatican and the Society of St. Pius X, which has committed to illicitly ordain bishops without the Vatican’s approval. In the second part of the show, Colleen and Gerry look at the pope’s visits to Pompeii and Naples, and Gerry explains why he thinks Pope Leo’s forthcoming encyclical won’t be published as expected on May 15. Links from the show: Vatican warns SSPX leaders of excommunication over ‘schismatic act’ of ordaining bishops Pope Leo meets with Marco Rubio amid Trump’s personal attacks Poll: Most Americans disapprove of Trump’s attacks on Pope Leo Pope Leo prays for end to ‘fratricidal hatred’ as he celebrates anniversary in Pompeii Follow Gerry on X: @gerryorome  Follow Colleen on Instagram: @colleendulle  Support Inside the Vatican by becoming a subscriber to America Magazine! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices