Francis X. Rocca
Journalist who has covered the Vatican since 2007, providing expert commentary on the Pope's Asia tour and relations with China.
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Sep 10, 2024 • 26min
The Pope’s big bet on China
Francis X. Rocca, a veteran Vatican journalist, and Jonathan Tan, a professor of Catholic studies, delve into Pope Francis’s strategic outreach to Asia, particularly the complex relationship with China’s 10 million Catholics. They discuss the evolving dynamics between the Vatican and the Chinese Communist Party, highlighting the challenges of church autonomy and the impact of a 2018 agreement on bishop appointments. The duo also explores the Pope's diplomatic mission amidst geopolitical tensions, shaping the future of Catholicism in a rapidly changing region.
Apr 13, 2026 • 55min
Division Grows Among U.S. Catholics Over Trump Policies
Christopher Hale, a progressive Catholic organizer; Dónal Godfrey, a university chaplain; Amirah Orozco, a theologian and doctoral candidate; and Francis X. Rocca, a Vatican reporter, discuss deepening divides among U.S. Catholics. They explore conflicts over Trump’s immigration stance, the pope’s critiques, parish-level tensions, impacts on Latino and Filipino communities, and pastoral strategies for dialogue.
