Inside The Vatican
Inside The Vatican, hosted by Colleen Dulle with America's Rome correspondent Gerard O'Connell, breaks down Vatican news and the history behind it. The show has 420 episodes, released roughly weekly, with typical episodes around 40 minutes. Estimated downloads are 8,000 to 25,000 per episode, with a rate of $140 to $630 per host-read mid-roll.
Dedicated, long-running Vatican news audience with 420 episodes
- 420 episodes with a steady weekly cadence since 2018
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.7 from 417 ratings
- Host-read placements fit an engaged, analytical audience
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted analysis, interview, explainer
- Tone
- analytical, measured
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 35 to 50 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed
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Family friendly
Explicit flag is 0 and episode titles cover papal diplomacy and Church news with no adult content; political coverage is present in the Trump and U.S. titles.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | insidethevatican.libsyn.com/website |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1439165420 |
| RSS feed | feeds.megaphone.fm/AMMD9157570844 |
Benchmark score: 72 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Pope Leo’s cancer diagnosis: What we know | 2026-10-16 | 47 min |
| ‘Amoris Laetitia’ at 10: The history, tensions and legacy | 2026-10-05 | 59 min |
| French Catholicism Reborn? What happened on Pope Leo’s visit to France | 2026-10-01 | 45 min |
| What to expect from Pope Leo’s trip to France | 2026-09-25 | 38 min |
| ‘Baby Bishops School’: How the Vatican trains new bishops | 2026-09-18 | 38 min |
| What’s on Pope Leo’s desk this fall | 2026-09-11 | 48 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
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.
About Inside The Vatican
Inside The Vatican is a weekly podcast in which Colleen Dulle and America's Rome correspondent Gerard O'Connell explain the biggest Vatican stories and the history behind them. The show has 420 episodes since October 2018, with typical episodes of 35 to 50 minutes, according to the feed and the show's Megaphone page.
The show is published by America Media and has a 4.7 average rating from 417 ratings on Apple Podcasts. Listener figures are estimates, not published numbers: roughly 8,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, based on rating counts and show age. The audience is likely interested in Catholic news and Vatican affairs.
No sponsors are visible in the feed, so the show does not currently carry paid placements. Estimated rates are $140 to $630 per host-read mid-roll. Brands in faith-adjacent publishing, education, and pilgrimage travel are the best fit for this audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Inside The Vatican can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Inside The Vatican
How much does Inside The Vatican charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated host-read mid-roll rates are $140 to $630 per episode, based on estimated downloads of 8,000 to 25,000 per episode. Final pricing depends on the show's current terms.
What is Inside The Vatican about?
Inside The Vatican covers major Vatican news stories, with hosts Colleen Dulle and Gerard O'Connell explaining the history and current debates behind each one in weekly episodes.
How do I contact Inside The Vatican about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked.
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