John Allen
John Allen is a prominent journalist and expert on the papacy, known for his in-depth analysis of Vatican affairs and the Catholic Church. He has served as the editor for the Catholic news site Crux and has authored several books on the topic, providing insights into the complexities of church politics and leadership. In recent news, Allen commented on the secret meetings held by cardinals regarding the succession of Pope Francis, suggesting these discussions had been ongoing for some time, especially in light of the Pope's health issues.
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John Allen is the Chief Ombudsman who confirmed his belief that TVNZ was entitled to withhold the full report.
Media Insider: TVNZ news review – why report will remain secret; TVNZ CEO steps into crime story; Brodie Kane on podcast break-up
New Zealand· 2026-03-05
John Allen is the Chief Ombudsman who confirmed his belief that TVNZ was entitled to withhold the full report.
Media Insider: TVNZ news review – why report will remain secret; TVNZ CEO on crime story, Tova’s start and World Cup; Brodie Kane on podcast break-up; journalists pour hearts into new booksNew Zealand· 2026-03-05
Chief Ombudsman John Allen emphasized the need for cross-agency collaboration for child protection.
Watch live: Review finds 24 children killed by carers since Malachi Subecz’ murderNew Zealand· 2026-02-18
General John Allen is recognized for acknowledging the valor of Italian soldiers.
Il generale Portolano: «La nostra missione in Afghanistan tra attacchi e imboscate: lì ho perso 9 uomini. Le forze armate Usa ci apprezzano, la politica lo ricordi»
Italy· 2026-01-26
John Allen was the advertising executive who contacted Lee Mendelson about the Christmas special.
Why this classic still endures
Australia· 2025-12-20
John Allen is an expat Irishman planning to ride at Ellerslie on Boxing Day.
Horse racing: Mick Dee returns for hot book of rides at Ellerslie’s Boxing Day boomerNew Zealand· 2025-12-17
Chief Ombudsman John Allen criticised Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand for withholding data showing understaffing in public hospitals.
NZ spends more on health than most countries - so why is our health system still sick?New Zealand· 2025-09-22
John Allen is the Chief Ombudsman who recommended the council reconsider the request for the invite list.
Tauranga City Council cocktail party: Ombudsman recommends invite list be publicly releasedNew Zealand· 2025-07-27
John Allen is the Chief Ombudsman who recommended the council reconsider the request for the invite list.
Tauranga City Council cocktail party: Ombudsman recommends invite list be publicly releasedNew Zealand· 2025-07-27
John Allen, the founder of the group that conceived the Biosphere 2 idea, envisioned creating a self-sustaining system to better understand the complexities of Earth.
Bilim kurgu filmi değil gerçek! 'Uzay kolonisi' kurmak için yola çıkmışlardı, bu sonuçları hiç kimse beklemiyordu
Turkey· 2025-07-20
New Ombudsman John Allen released his final decision on the complaints regarding the Ministry for Regulation.
David Seymour pushes Regulatory Standards Bill despite Waitangi Tribunal, public opposition - Sasha BorissenkoNew Zealand· 2025-06-29
John Allen is the new Ombudsman signaling a different approach to the job.
Parliament in shock over unexpected death of MP Takutai Tarsh Kemp – Audrey YoungNew Zealand· 2025-06-26
John Allen prioritises relationships over penalties as the new Ombudsman.
New Ombudsman John Allen prioritises relationships over penaltiesNew Zealand· 2025-06-22
John Allen was part of the conversation regarding Cork's hurling strategy.
Cork may be willing to lose the Munster battle to win the All-Ireland war – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-06-06
Sheriff John Allen commented on the complexities of juvenile crime and mental health in relation to the incident.
Two boys, ages 7 and 9, can be seen holding a loaded firearm in a standoff
United States· 2025-05-11John Allen commented on the significance of geography and nationality in the voting process.
Cómo sorteó el cardenal Prevost el "obstáculo" de ser estadounidense para convertirse en papa
Guatemala· 2025-05-10
John Allen, a Vatican affairs expert, states that the name choice often signals the new pope's intended approach to his papacy.
اختيار اسم ليو الرابع عشر يؤشر إلى نهج اجتماعي
United Arab Emirates· 2025-05-09
John Allen explains that the name chosen by a new pope is often the first signal of the brand they intend to give to their papacy.
Papa León XIV: El nombre escogido por el Robert Prevost anuncia la “marca social” de su pontificado | Iglesia católica | León XIII | John Allen | El Vaticano | Papa Francisco | Jorge Bergoglio | Últimas | MUNDO
Peru· 2025-05-08
John Allen is the editor of the Crux news site who commented on the Vatican's strict measures for the conclave.
Mật nghị Hồng y - cuộc bỏ phiếu bí mật nhất thế giới
Vietnam· 2025-05-07
Expert John Allen believes that personal preferences will be more important than politics during the conclave.
Сегодня в Ватикане начинается конклав кардиналов. Будет избран новый Папа
Belarus· 2025-05-07
John Allen discusses the cardinals' efforts to block out interference ahead of the vote.
Inside the world's most secret ballot
United Kingdom· 2025-05-06
John Allen humorously critiques the accuracy of papal movies during an interview.
Derek Mooney leads RTÉ’s coverage to intermittently jaw-dropping effect – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-25
John Allen describes the conclave as a 'spectacle of sacred power' where theater mixes with mystery.
Cum a pregătit terenul Papa Francisc pentru alegerea unui succesor progresist
Romania· 2025-04-21
John Allen, a Vatican analyst and editor of Crux, stated that there is no doubt that the child sex abuse scandals are the central stain on Francis' legacy.
Obituary: Francis, the ‘outsider’ pope who faced fierce resistance to his reformsUnited States· 2025-04-21
Bernalillo County Sheriff John Allen reported that around 2,700 fentanyl pills have been taken off the streets since establishing Operation Route 66.
New Mexico GOP says governor's actions to combat juvenile crime 'aren't enough'United States· 2025-04-15
John Allen, a retired general, was involved in promoting deals with Qatar.
הדילמה הישראלית וזרועות התמנון של קטאר
Israel· 2025-04-05
John Allen mentioned that the cardinals have been secretly meeting to determine the Pope's successor long before his illness.
Papa'nın sağlık durumu 'kritik' denildi: Gizli görüşmeler başladıTurkey· 2025-02-23