# Vatican City on The No Agenda Show

Vatican City comes up in 11 chapters across 10 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from June 2008 to May 2025.

- **Chapters:** 11
- **Episodes:** 10
- **Discussed:** June 2008 – May 2025
- **Related topics:** [Age Of Consent](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/age-of-consent.md), [Donald Trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [Pope Francis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pope-francis.md), [Apology](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apology.md), [Archives](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/archives.md), [Chicago](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chicago.md), [Child Pornography](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/child-pornography.md), [Copyright](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/copyright.md), [Elmo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elmo.md), [European Union](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/european-union.md)

## Chapters 1–11 of 11

### Pope Leo XIV, Donald Trump and American Influence

- **Episode:** [1762: Stick Fight](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1762-stick-fight.md)
- **Published:** 2025-05-08
- **Time:** 2:36
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1762-stick-fight/chapter/pope-leo-xiv-donald-trump-and-american-influence.md

The selection of an American Pope from Chicago, Leo XIV, is analyzed as a potential strategic move linked to Donald Trump. Speculation arises regarding whether Trump had inside information on the selection or if the appointment signals a comeback for American global influence. The discussion touches on the new Pope's background as a Chicago Bears fan and his resemblance to Anthony Fauci.

Keywords: [pope leo xiv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pope-leo-xiv.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [vatican city](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vatican-city.md), [chicago](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chicago.md), [trade deal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trade-deal.md)

### Donald Trump, Volodymyr Zelensky, Pope Francis Funeral

- **Episode:** [1759: Eat The Babies](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1759-eat-the-babies.md)
- **Published:** 2025-04-27
- **Time:** 4:20–8:41
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1759-eat-the-babies/chapter/donald-trump-volodymyr-zelensky-pope-francis-funeral.md

President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met at St. Peter's Basilica during the funeral services for Pope Francis. Trump reportedly pressured Zelensky to accept a peace deal involving territorial concessions to Russia and US access to Ukraine's mineral wealth. Following the meeting, Trump posted on Truth Social criticizing Vladimir Putin for civilian attacks and using the unusual phrase "tapping me along," which the hosts identify as a potential "Google whack" or unique linguistic blurt.

Keywords: [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [volodymyr zelensky](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/volodymyr-zelensky.md), [vladimir putin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vladimir-putin.md), st. peters basilica, [vatican city](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vatican-city.md)

### Inside Edition, Deborah Norville, Pope Francis Legacy

- **Episode:** [1759: Eat The Babies](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1759-eat-the-babies.md)
- **Published:** 2025-04-27
- **Time:** 10:27–15:05
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1759-eat-the-babies/chapter/inside-edition-deborah-norville-pope-francis-legacy.md

Inside Edition provided specialized coverage of the papal funeral, featuring Deborah Norville and Deborah Roberts reporting from Vatican City. The coverage highlighted the "People's Pope" narrative and detailed the security measures in place, including the use of "drone busters" to jam unauthorized signals. The hosts critique the scripted nature of the mainstream media reports and the contrast between the "woke" public image of Francis and his actual administrative record.

Keywords: deborah norville, [inside edition](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/inside-edition.md), [pope francis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pope-francis.md), [vatican city](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vatican-city.md), drone busters

### Pope Francis Slapping Incident, St. Peter's Square Altercation

- **Episode:** [1204: Hunt the Wumpus](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1204-hunt-the-wumpus.md)
- **Published:** 2020-01-05
- **Time:** 19:01–22:53
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1204-hunt-the-wumpus/chapter/pope-francis-slapping-incident-st-peter-s-square-altercation.md

Pope Francis apologized after an incident in St. Peter's Square where he visibly lost patience and slapped the hand of a woman who had grabbed him and pulled him toward her. The altercation occurred just before the Pope delivered a speech denouncing violence against women. Observers noted the Pope's expression of disgust following the encounter as a sign of elitism.

Keywords: [pope francis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pope-francis.md), [vatican city](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vatican-city.md), st. peter's square, [apology](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apology.md), [women's rights](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/women-s-rights.md)

### European Union Age of Consent Debate

- **Episode:** [975: Dolleridoos](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/975-dolleridoos.md)
- **Published:** 2017-11-13
- **Time:** 30:47–32:33
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/975-dolleridoos/chapter/european-union-age-of-consent-debate.md

A brief discussion covers rumors regarding the European Union potentially voting to lower the age of consent to 13. The hosts compare historical age of consent laws in Spain and Vatican City. They frame the potential legislative shift as a reaction to incarceration rates for statutory offenses.

Keywords: [european union](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/european-union.md), [age of consent](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/age-of-consent.md), [spain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spain.md), [vatican city](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vatican-city.md), [legislation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/legislation.md)

### Sistine Chapel, Nippon Television Copyright

- **Episode:** [945: Jiggabits](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/945-jiggabits.md)
- **Published:** 2017-07-09
- **Time:** 2:19:26–2:24:16
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/945-jiggabits/chapter/sistine-chapel-nippon-television-copyright.md

Visitors to the Sistine Chapel are strictly prohibited from taking photos or videos due to an exclusive copyright deal held by Nippon Television until 2040. The Japanese network funded the chapel's restoration in exchange for these rights, though many tourists continue to ignore the rules and the "silencio" mandates from guards.

Keywords: sistine chapel, [vatican city](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vatican-city.md), nippon television, [copyright](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/copyright.md), michelangelo

### Vatican Omens, Seagulls and White Smoke

- **Episode:** [495: Big Mac & Cheese](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/495-big-mac-cheese.md)
- **Published:** 2013-03-14
- **Time:** 15:50–17:36
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/495-big-mac-cheese/chapter/vatican-omens-seagulls-and-white-smoke.md

The atmospheric events surrounding the papal conclave are discussed, including a seagull landing on the Sistine Chapel chimney and the timing of rain stopping as the white smoke appeared. The hosts contrast the ancient, low-tech signaling methods of the Vatican with the high-tech, global media presence of anchors like Brian Williams in St. Peter's Square.

Keywords: [vatican city](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vatican-city.md), st. peters square, [seagulls](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/seagulls.md), maritime lore, [media coverage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-coverage.md)

### Sesame Street Scandals, Elmo Puppeteer Allegations, Vatican Age of Consent

- **Episode:** [465: Skimp Layer](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/465-skimp-layer.md)
- **Published:** 2012-11-29
- **Time:** 2:36:47–2:42:32
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/465-skimp-layer/chapter/sesame-street-scandals-elmo-puppeteer-allegations-vatican-age-of-consent.md

Kevin Clash, the puppeteer behind Elmo, faces multiple allegations of sexual misconduct involving minors, leading to his resignation from Sesame Street. The scandal has prompted a re-examination of the "Being Elmo" documentary and long-standing cultural memes regarding the sexuality of characters like Bert and Ernie. The discussion also touches on the legal age of consent in Vatican City, which is cited as 13.

Keywords: [sesame street](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sesame-street.md), [elmo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elmo.md), kevin clash, [vatican city](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vatican-city.md), bert and ernie

### Silvio Berlusconi and Italy's Age of Consent

- **Episode:** [274: GaGa vs Bieber](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/274-gaga-vs-bieber.md)
- **Published:** 2011-01-30
- **Time:** 2:07:52–2:11:41
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/274-gaga-vs-bieber/chapter/silvio-berlusconi-and-italy-s-age-of-consent.md

The hosts examine the scandal surrounding Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi and his alleged involvement with a 17-year-old. They discover that the legal age of consent in Italy is 14, leading them to question why the American media is treating the situation as a major crime. The show concludes with a final push for the "Nap for Humanity" campaign.

Keywords: [silvio berlusconi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/silvio-berlusconi.md), [italy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/italy.md), [age of consent](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/age-of-consent.md), [vatican city](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vatican-city.md), media scandal, napforhumanity.com

### Global Age of Consent, Vatican State Pedophilia Claims

- **Episode:** [170: Flat Chested Women](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/170-flat-chested-women.md)
- **Published:** 2010-01-31
- **Time:** 1:14:39–1:17:53
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/170-flat-chested-women/chapter/global-age-of-consent-vatican-state-pedophilia-claims.md

The hosts discuss a list of worldwide ages of consent, noting that the Vatican State reportedly sets the age at 12. They use this to support their theory that government officials who obsess over child pornography are often pedophiles themselves. They also compare age of consent laws across various U.S. states and European countries.

Keywords: [age of consent](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/age-of-consent.md), [vatican city](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vatican-city.md), [new mexico](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-mexico.md), [pedophilia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pedophilia.md), [child pornography](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/child-pornography.md)

### Vatican Archives, Marco Polo Divorce Papers

- **Episode:** [34: 200 Dollar Oil](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/34-200-dollar-oil.md)
- **Published:** 2008-06-06
- **Time:** 19:36–21:49
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/34-200-dollar-oil/chapter/vatican-archives-marco-polo-divorce-papers.md

A contact within the Vatican's public relations office describes the vast, uncatalogued nature of the Holy See's archives. Among the hidden historical documents is the purported discovery of divorce papers belonging to explorer Marco Polo. The conversation compares the scale of the Vatican's collection to the National Palace Museum in Taiwan, which holds artifacts moved by Chiang Kai-shek.

Keywords: [vatican city](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vatican-city.md), [archives](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/archives.md), marco polo, museum of natural history, chiang kai-shek

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