The Catholic Insider

The Catholic Insider

Hosted by: Fr. Roderick Vonhögen

The world’s longest running Catholic Podcast!

Episodes

Cardinals; a Belltower; Exclusive Interview with Cardinal Simonis

In this podcast, we'll visit some hidden locations in Vatican City, we'll meet some cardinals, I'll take you to the belltower of the Friezenchurch and I'll have an exclusive interview with the Dutch Cardinal about the...
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Requiem Mass in Saint Peter’s Basilica

In this podcast, we'll walk to the gates of Vatican City. I will take you past the Swiss guards, inside the sacristy of St. Peter's basilica, where I'll prepare to join a celebration of the Eucharist for the soul of...
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Last Respects to John Paul II

In this podcast we will set the alarm to wake us up very early. We'll take the bike, and drive through the cold, starry night to the Vatican to try to get into Saint Peter's basilica to pay our last respects to pope...
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Stars and Stripes on St. Peter’s Square

Season #1

In this podcast we'll walk around on St. Peter's Square and talk with some people there. There's new music, questions and feedback, plus an April Fool's 2006 threat. The post Stars and Stripes on St. Peter’s Square...
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The Night the Pope Died

Season #1

This special podcast is dedicated to the events surrounding the death of pope John Paul II in the evening of April 2, 2005. I will take you to Saint Peter's Square where we will experience the emotions of the crowd...
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The Pope has Died

Season #1

The bells of Rome are ringing in honour of this great Pope. The post The Pope has Died appeared first on Father Roderick.
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Waiting for the Inevitable – Live Report from the Vatican

Season #1

In this show I will take you on another soundseeing tour of saint Peter's square where thousands of people have gathered to be with pope John Paul II in his last moments. We'll do a lot of interviews, and I'll tell...
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Farewell to Pope John Paul II – Live from Saint Peter’s Square

Season #1

In this extra podcast, I'm taking you with me as I go to the Vatican, where ten thousands of people have gathered in the night to pray together for pope John Paul II, who is dying. There is a lot of emotion and...
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Pope’s Condition Quickly Deteriorating – Live Report from Rome

Season #1

I've just arrived in Rome. There has just been a statement that the situation of the pope is deteriorating quickly, with vital functions getting shut down. In a minute I will head over to the Vatican to do a podcast...
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Pope John Paul II is Close to Death

Season #1

Pope John Paul II is close to death. This night, pope John Paul II has had heart failure, and he received the communion that is given to those who are dying. Listen to a special edition of the Catholic Insider about...
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A Podcasting Priest: How Did it all Start?

Season #1

Computerviolence, nightmares, coffee, beer and friendship. That was the contents of my first radioshows! In this episode of the Catholic Insider I'll share with you my first adventures into the world of...
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Midnight in Amsterdam – Soundseeing Tour

Season #1

What is a catholic priest doing in the streets of Amsterdam in the middle of the night? It's a long story.... listen to the podcast to find out more! The post Midnight in Amsterdam – Soundseeing Tour appeared first on...
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