Pope Francis' plans for South Sudan, Japan, and Thailand

Inside The Vatican

This week, veteran Vatican reporter Gerard O'Connell speaks to Sebastian Gomes, who is filling in for Colleen Dulle. First, they discuss a possible papal trip to South Sudan. Second, they talk about the pope's confirmed trip in a few weeks to Japan and Thailand. Lastly, they talk about the meeting of the U.S. Bishops Conference which takes place this week, and the news that Bishop Jose Gomez will be the new president of the conference. The next episode of Inside the Vatican will be in December, when Gerry has returned from the papal trip. Show notes: Read more about the pope's desire to visit South Sudan here Read more about the pope's trip to Thailand and Japan here Read a profile of Bishop Jose Gomez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

About Podcast

Each week, Colleen Dulle goes behind the headlines of the biggest Vatican news stories with America’s Rome correspondent Gerard O’Connell. They'll break down complicated news stories that have a whole lot of history behind them in an understandable, engaging way. Colleen and Gerard will give you the inside scoop on what people inside the Vatican are thinking, saying—and planning.