John Allen, Our Friend at the Vatican
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Started January 24, 2026
It was an early April morning, twenty-one years ago, when I first met John Allen. Returning with a cup of coffee to our hotel room in Puerto Vallarta, my. The post John Allen, Our Friend at the Vatican appeared first on First Things
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John Allen, Our Friend at the Vatican
First Things (United States) | Jan 23, 2026
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The role of journalists like John Allen in religious institutions raises questions about transparency and accountability.
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While John Allen offers unique perspectives, his close ties to the Vatican may compromise his objectivity in reporting.
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Focusing too much on individual journalists like Allen detracts from the broader systemic issues facing the Vatican.
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Celebrating figures like John Allen can inspire greater engagement with the Church's challenges and reforms.
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John Allen's insights into Vatican politics are invaluable for understanding the complexities of the Catholic Church today.
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