Catholic Church
Australian cardinal charged with historical sexual abuse
Australian cardinal George Pell has been charged with multiple counts of historical sexual assault offences.
'Sinder' app helps Catholics find confession services
A new app aims to help Catholics find the nearest mass and confession services.
'I think religion has been stuck in the pelvic zone'
Jon O’Brien, the president of American pro-choice organisation Catholics for Choice, says no religion should have political influence in a secular society. Audio
Lawsuits loom for Guam church
The Catholic Church in Guam could be facing lawsuits as soon as next week now a bill has passed enabling child sex abuse survivors to sue at any time. Audio
Brother Guy Consolmagno: astronomy and religion
Kim Hill talks to astronomer and Jesuit Brother Guy Consolmagno, Director of the Vatican Observatory and President of the Vatican Observatory Foundation. He is part of a group of world-leading experts… Audio
Catholic Church hit by 'Kiwi drift'
The Catholic Church is struggling to attract and keep New Zealand-born worshippers, with fewer than ever going to church.
Pope's family guidelines call for mercy
Pope Francis has published new guidelines on family life that argue the Church should show more understanding of modern realities.
Liz Sime: women and children first
Recent retiree from the position of Director of International Operations, and Vice President at Marie Stopes International, after working for 15 years around the world for international humanitarian… Audio
Cardinal says Catholic Church made mistakes dealing with abuse
Vatican treasurer Cardinal George Pell says the Catholic Church has made "enormous mistakes" in dealing with claims of sexual abuse.
Sex abuse survivor says vatican forcing him off Inquiry
A man appointed by the pope to a Roman Catholic Commission on sexual abuse says he is being forced out for questioning its progress and lack of transparency. Audio
Country Life Summer Edition Saturday, January 16, 2016
A selection of some of the best Country Life stories from 2015. In this episode: Sovrano Limoncello, A Photographer Like Alice and Golden Memories Audio
Country Life Summer Edition Saturday, January 16, 2016
A selection of some of the best Country Life stories from 2015. In this episode: Sovrano Limoncello, A Photographer Like Alice and Golden Memories
AudioChris Longhurst: theological aesthetics
Operatore didattico at the Vatican Museums in Rome, who leads tours, lectures, and conducts seminars on theological aesthetics or the interdisciplinary study of religion and art. Audio
'Total abstinence from a life of love is inhuman'
The Vatican has dismissed a priest after he revealed a newspaper he was gay and urged the Catholic Church to change its stance on homosexuality.
Crowds turnout for pope's last day in America
Hundreds of thousands of people are gathering in Philadelphia as the pope prepares to deliver an open air Mass to an expected crowd of 1.5 million people. Ian Bush has been covering the pope's visit… Audio
Major shift by the Catholic Church
In a major shift by the Catholic Church, Pope Francis is to give all priests discretion to forgive women who have had an abortion during a forthcoming Holy year Audio
The Children's House
Maverick and visionary, Mother Suzanne Aubert was responsible for New Zealand's first purpose-built child daycare centre behind Wellington's Basin Reserve. Both government and the public were… Audio
Golden Memories
Ross is a sleepy township near Hokitika that was settled in 1865 as a gold mining town. Biddy Manera was born there and has become an outspoken advocate for the community. She looks after the Catholic… Audio
Golden Memories
Ross is a sleepy township near Hokitika that was settled in 1865 as a gold mining town. Biddy Manera was born there and has become an outspoken advocate for the community. She looks after the Catholic…
AudioCardinal denies offering bribe to keep lid on abuse
There's growing pressure on Australia's top catholic clergymen to front and answer allegations that he tried to bribe an abused boy to stay quiet. Audio