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The Catholic Insider
by Father Roderick
The world’s longest running Catholic Podcast! fatherroderick.substack.com
Episodes
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Canonization of John XXIII and John Paul II, part 2
Fr. Roderick takes you to Saint Peter's Square for the Mass of the Canonization of John XXIII and John Paul II. The post Canonization of John XXIII and John Paul II, part 2 appeared first on Father Roderick. Get full access to Father Roderick at fatherroderick.substack.com/subscribe
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Canonization of John XXIII and John Paul II
Fr. Roderick takes you to Saint Peter's Square for the Mass of the Canonization of John XXIII and John Paul II. The post Canonization of John XXIII and John Paul II appeared first on Father Roderick. Get full access to Father Roderick at fatherroderick.substack.com/subscribe
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Inauguration Mass of Pope Francis
Fr. Roderick takes you to a sunny Saint Peter's Square for the inaugural Mass of Pope Francis. The post Inauguration Mass of Pope Francis appeared first on Father Roderick. Get full access to Father Roderick at fatherroderick.substack.com/subscribe
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Blessing and Te Deum
The Papal blessing and the Te Deum at the end of the inauguration Mass of Pope Francis. The post Blessing and Te Deum appeared first on Father Roderick. Get full access to Father Roderick at fatherroderick.substack.com/subscribe
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The First Angelus with Pope Francis
Fr. Roderick takes you to a jam-packed Saint Peter's Square to witness Pope Francis' first Angelus address. The post The First Angelus with Pope Francis appeared first on Father Roderick. Get full access to Father Roderick at fatherroderick.substack.com/subscribe
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Habemus Papam!
Fr. Roderick brings you to St. Peter's Square and lets you experience the presentation of the new Pope. The post Habemus Papam! appeared first on Father Roderick. Get full access to Father Roderick at fatherroderick.substack.com/subscribe
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No Smoke, but Something Is in the Air
Fr. Roderick reports from a sea of umbrellas on St. Peter's Square. No smoke yet, but something is definitely in the air. The post No Smoke, but Something Is in the Air appeared first on Father Roderick. Get full access to Father Roderick at fatherroderick.substack.com/subscribe
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The Bird on the Chimney
Everybody was expecting smoke, but they got a bird instead. The post The Bird on the Chimney appeared first on Father Roderick. Get full access to Father Roderick at fatherroderick.substack.com/subscribe
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Surprise and Confusion at Saint Peter’s Square
The Cardinals took everyone by surprise by showing us the results of the first two voting rounds this morning half an hour earlier than expected. Was the smoke black? Why did we get smoke twice? What does this mean for the predictions of the outcome of the Conclave? Fr. Roderick reports. The post...
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No Smoke, No Pope
Fr. Roderick waits for the result of the second voting round during the Conclave and talks with Kerry Myers from Sydney's Catholic Weekly. The post No Smoke, No Pope appeared first on Father Roderick. Get full access to Father Roderick at fatherroderick.substack.com/subscribe
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Thick, Black Smoke!
Experience the reaction of the crowd on Saint Peter's Square when the chimney of the Sistine Chapel emits smoke for the first time! The post Thick, Black Smoke! appeared first on Father Roderick. Get full access to Father Roderick at fatherroderick.substack.com/subscribe
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Extra Omnes!
Fr. Roderick takes you to Saint Peter's Square to witness the start of the Conclave! The post Extra Omnes! appeared first on Father Roderick. Get full access to Father Roderick at fatherroderick.substack.com/subscribe
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Mass for the Election of the Roman Pontiff
Fr. Roderick takes you to Saint Peter's Basilica for the Mass for the Election of the Roman Pontiff with all 115 cardinal electors. The post Mass for the Election of the Roman Pontiff appeared first on Father Roderick. Get full access to Father Roderick at fatherroderick.substack.com/subscribe
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The 2013 Conclave – One More Night
Which cardinals are seen as the most important candidates for the papacy on the eve of the Conclave? Fr. Roderick talks about the buzz in Rome the night before the big day! The post The 2013 Conclave – One More Night appeared first on Father Roderick. Get full access to Father Roderick at...
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The Balcony and the Chimney
Fr. Roderick reports from Saint Peter's Square where the balcony and the Sistine Chapel are being readied for the Conclave and the presentation of the new Pope. The post The Balcony and the Chimney appeared first on Father Roderick. Get full access to Father Roderick at...
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Arrival at Castel Gandolfo
Witness the arrival of Pope Benedict XVI at Castel Gandolfo and hear his final words on the balcony at the end of his pontificate. The post Arrival at Castel Gandolfo appeared first on Father Roderick. Get full access to Father Roderick at fatherroderick.substack.com/subscribe
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Pope Benedict’s Departure
Fr. Roderick takes you to Saint Peter's Square and shares his impressions of the farewell of Pope Benedict XVI on the evening of February 28. The post Pope Benedict’s Departure appeared first on Father Roderick. Get full access to Father Roderick at fatherroderick.substack.com/subscribe
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Farewell to the Cardinals
Fr. Roderick reports from the Vatican about the last meeting of Pope Benedict XVI with the Cardinals and describes the atmosphere on Saint Peter's Square just hours before the end of the Pope's pontificate. The post Farewell to the Cardinals appeared first on Father Roderick. Get full access to...
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Pope Benedict’s Final General Audience
Fr. Roderick gives a live commentary during Pope Benedict XVI's final General Audience on February 27, 2013 at St. Peter's Square. The post Pope Benedict’s Final General Audience appeared first on Father Roderick. Get full access to Father Roderick at fatherroderick.substack.com/subscribe
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The Week Pope Benedict XVI Shocked the World
Fr. Roderick reports live from the Vatican at the end of the week during which Pope Benedict XVI shocked the world by announcing his resignation on February 28. What will happen in the next 10 days? When will the Conclave start? All these questions and more in this new episode of the Catholic...
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The Cathedral of Beijing
We end our journey through China in the Cathedral of Beijing with a conversation with two religious sisters: one of the old generation, and one of the new, young generation of sisters. The post The Cathedral of Beijing appeared first on Father Roderick. Get full access to Father Roderick at...
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Xi’an City Wall Bicycle Ride
We explore the enormous ancient city wall of Xi'an.. on a bike! The post Xi’an City Wall Bicycle Ride appeared first on Father Roderick. Get full access to Father Roderick at fatherroderick.substack.com/subscribe
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The Big Wild Goose Pagoda
We visit the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda, a Buddhist pagoda built in 652 during the Tang Dynasty. The post The Big Wild Goose Pagoda appeared first on Father Roderick. Get full access to Father Roderick at fatherroderick.substack.com/subscribe
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The Small Wild Goose Pagoda
We visit the Small Wild Goose Pagoda, one of two significant pagodas in the city of Xi'an. The post The Small Wild Goose Pagoda appeared first on Father Roderick. Get full access to Father Roderick at fatherroderick.substack.com/subscribe
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The Tang Dynasty
We experience the music and sound of the amazing Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show that tells the story of one of the most important cultural eras in Chinese history. The post The Tang Dynasty appeared first on Father Roderick. Get full access to Father Roderick at...
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The Stele Forest
We explore the fascinating Stele Forest, or Xi'an Beilin Museum and we discover traces of the earliest forms of Christian activity in China. The post The Stele Forest appeared first on Father Roderick. Get full access to Father Roderick at fatherroderick.substack.com/subscribe
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The Terracotta Army – Part 3
Hear the history of the Terracotta Army in an audio presentation at the museum of the Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor. The post The Terracotta Army – Part 3 appeared first on Father Roderick. Get full access to Father Roderick at fatherroderick.substack.com/subscribe
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The Terracotta Army – Part 2
We continue our visit of the impressive Terracotta Army in Xi'an. The immense army is a form of funerary art buried with the emperor in 210–209 BC and whose purpose was to protect the emperor in his afterlife. The post The Terracotta Army – Part 2 appeared first on Father Roderick. Get full…
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The Terracotta Army – Part 1
I take you on a trip to the famous Terracotta Army of Qin Shi Huang, the first Emperor of China. The post The Terracotta Army – Part 1 appeared first on Father Roderick. Get full access to Father Roderick at fatherroderick.substack.com/subscribe
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Shaanxi: the City of Xi’an
We fly south, to the city of Xi'an, the capital of the Shaanxi province and one of the oldest cities of China. I give you my first impressions of the area and we talk about mosquitos, ancient architecture and about dangerous smiles. The post Shaanxi: the City of Xi’an appeared first on Father...
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The City of Hohhot
We travel to the city of Hohhot in the region where my grandmother grew up. We hear traditional Mongolian culture and we talk about culture and faith in this area. The post The City of Hohhot appeared first on Father Roderick. Get full access to Father Roderick at...
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Eating In China
Today, I'm taking you out for dinner to talk about Chinese food and culinary traditions. The post Eating In China appeared first on Father Roderick. Get full access to Father Roderick at fatherroderick.substack.com/subscribe
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Xiwanzi
After a meeting with the local bishop of Jining, I give you a recap of what happened the previous days in Xiwanzi. The post Xiwanzi appeared first on Father Roderick. Get full access to Father Roderick at fatherroderick.substack.com/subscribe
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Inner Mongolia – Jining
We travel through the huge province of Inner Mongolia, and visit the industrial city of Jining in the coal mining area southwest of Shandong. The post Inner Mongolia – Jining appeared first on Father Roderick. Get full access to Father Roderick at fatherroderick.substack.com/subscribe
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The Great Wall of China
It's one of those things many people have on their 'bucket list': to climb the Great Wall of China. And that is exactly what we are going to do in this episode! The post The Great Wall of China appeared first on Father Roderick. Get full access to Father Roderick at...
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The Tiger Valley
While walking around on the premises of the imperial summer residence in Chengde, I give you a recap of what happened during our visit to the Tiger Valley. The post The Tiger Valley appeared first on Father Roderick. Get full access to Father Roderick at fatherroderick.substack.com/subscribe
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The Imperial Mountain Resort in Chengde
We explore the beautiful imperial summer residence in Chengde by boat! The post The Imperial Mountain Resort in Chengde appeared first on Father Roderick. Get full access to Father Roderick at fatherroderick.substack.com/subscribe
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Peking Duck
We visit the culinary area in Beijing and talk about the most famous duck dishes of China: Peking Duck! The post Peking Duck appeared first on Father Roderick. Get full access to Father Roderick at fatherroderick.substack.com/subscribe
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The Beijing Olympic Stadium
We visit the Beijing Olympic Stadium and sample great food. The post The Beijing Olympic Stadium appeared first on Father Roderick. Get full access to Father Roderick at fatherroderick.substack.com/subscribe
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Mass In Beijing
How do Catholics celebrate Sunday in Beijing? We visit one of the parishes in China's capital on a beautiful Sunday morning. The post Mass In Beijing appeared first on Father Roderick. Get full access to Father Roderick at fatherroderick.substack.com/subscribe
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The Beijing Ancient Observatory
We visit one of the oldest observatories in the world, the Beijing Ancient Observatory. The post The Beijing Ancient Observatory appeared first on Father Roderick. Get full access to Father Roderick at fatherroderick.substack.com/subscribe
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The Forbidden City, part 2
Part 2 of our visit to the Forbidden City in Beijing! The post The Forbidden City, part 2 appeared first on Father Roderick. Get full access to Father Roderick at fatherroderick.substack.com/subscribe
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The Forbidden City, part 1
We visit the impressive Forbidden City! The post The Forbidden City, part 1 appeared first on Father Roderick. Get full access to Father Roderick at fatherroderick.substack.com/subscribe
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Tiananmen Square
We explore the famous Tiananmen Square. The post Tiananmen Square appeared first on Father Roderick. Get full access to Father Roderick at fatherroderick.substack.com/subscribe
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Donghuamen Night Market
We take an evening walk to the Donghuamen night market in Beijing, where we check out delicacies like deep fried crickets, scorpions on a stick and giant sugar coated bugs. The post Donghuamen Night Market appeared first on Father Roderick. Get full access to Father Roderick at...
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Ethiopian Food and Music
Fr. Roderick stumbles upon an Ethiopian wedding party and samples traditional food and music in Addis Ababa! The post Ethiopian Food and Music appeared first on Father Roderick. Get full access to Father Roderick at fatherroderick.substack.com/subscribe
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The Daughters of Charity
Fr. Roderick visits the Daughters of Charity that work among the poor in Addis Ababa. The post The Daughters of Charity appeared first on Father Roderick. Get full access to Father Roderick at fatherroderick.substack.com/subscribe
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Arrival in Addis Ababa
Fr. Roderick arrives in the capital of Ethiopia, Addis Ababa. The post Arrival in Addis Ababa appeared first on Father Roderick. Get full access to Father Roderick at fatherroderick.substack.com/subscribe
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The Virgin of The Dove
Fr. Roderick takes you to the streets of Madrid where he joins the colorful and festive procession of the 'Virgen de la Paloma', the Virgin of The Dove. The post The Virgin of The Dove appeared first on Father Roderick. Get full access to Father Roderick at fatherroderick.substack.com/subscribe
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Sierra Nevada
Fr. Roderick goes looking for snow in the middle of summer on the slopes of the Sierra Nevada! The post Sierra Nevada appeared first on Father Roderick. Get full access to Father Roderick at fatherroderick.substack.com/subscribe
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