Colleen Dulle

Colleen Dulle, Vatican correspondent for America magazine and host of Inside the Vatican, delves into the intersection of MAGA politics and the Catholic Church. They discuss the influence of Christian nationalism on the Vatican, the rise of far-right factions like Opus Dei, and how wealthy American Catholics resist Pope Francis's reforms. Colleen highlights the historical roots of American Catholic conservatism and the challenges posed by figures like J.D. Vance. The conversation also touches on women's leadership, the handling of abuse scandals, and Pope Leo's cautious approach moving forward.

Colleen Dulle, a Vatican correspondent for America magazine and author of Struck Down, Not Destroyed, shares her raw insights from reporting on Church scandals. She discusses how revelations of abuse shattered her faith but ultimately strengthened her connection to God. Colleen reflects on her spiritual journey, exploring themes of personal grief and the importance of community. She also addresses the barriers to women’s roles in the Church and the bureaucratic challenges in the sainthood process, all while fostering a more honest reckoning within the Vatican.