This week on “Inside the Vatican,” we unpack some of our main takeaways from Pope Francis’ new apostolic exhortation on young people, “Christus Vivit.”

This week on "Inside the Vatican," we look at why the staff of Women Church World resigned, and we give you a sneak peek into Gerry's new book on the election of Pope Francis.

Gerry’s out this week, so instead of following our usual podcast format, we’re breaking out of the weekly news cycle to bring you an interview about a slow change that’s beginning for some really important people in the Vatican: Women.

This week on “Inside the Vatican,” Gerry and I update you on Australian Cardinal George Pell and several other high-profile cases of abuse. We’ll also talk about Pope Francis’ sixth anniversary as pope.

This week on “Inside the Vatican,” Gerry O’Connell and I update you on what has been happening since the sexual abuse summit.

"In the Closet of the Vatican: Power, Homosexuality, Hypocrisy" is a salacious new 571-page book that is expected to be released on the first day of the Vatican’s summit on sexual abuse and the protection of minors.

Gerry told me this week, “I think it’s difficult to convey the long-term consequences that could emerge from this visit.”

This week on “Inside the Vatican,” Gerry O’Connell and I update you on Pope Francis’ recent comments on the possibility of married priests, as well as on the current crisis in Venezuela.

Recent weeks have brought a number of stories that reveal how Pope Francis aims to lead the church on this issue.

This week before “Inside the Vatican” goes on break, we are giving you a round-up of this year’s top Vatican news.