Pope Francis
Andrea Tornielli on what the Pope really thinks
Vatican reporter, Andrea Tornielli who has collaborated with the Pope on his new book: Pope Francis: The Name of God is Mercy. A Conversation with Andrea Tornielli explores a central theme of the… Audio
The Pope questions Donald Trump's Christianity
The Pope has questioned Donald Trump's Christianity over his call to build a border wall with Mexico, but the US presidential hopeful has hit back.
Pope and Russian Patriarch call for unity
Pope Francis and Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill have called for restored Christian unity between the two churches at historic talks in Cuba.
Vatican sex abuse commission labelled 'a disgrace'
An outspoken British member of a Roman Catholic commission on sexual abuse has refused to quit, saying his treatment by the Vatican is "outrageous".
Uganda Tabu Butagira
Uganda's Daily Monitor journalist Tabu Butagira reports on the Republic of Uganda, pop. 35,873,253 (est. 2012)... Pope Francis' historic visit to Uganda, and two other countries on his maiden pastoral… Audio
No grounds for gay marriage, bishops rule
Roman Catholic bishops have finished an often fractious synod on the family by reaching a compromise on divisive issues.
Pope apologises for Vatican scandals
Pope Francis makes a surprise plea for forgiveness over recent scandals 'either in Rome or in the Vatican'.
Vatican feels 'regret' over Kim Davis meeting
There is a "sense of regret" that the pope met with an American woman at the centre of a row over gay marriage during his visit to the United States, a Vatican official says.
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
Pope Francis shown Māori tukutuku panels
Pope Francis has been shown New Zealand's tukutuku panels during a visit to the UN's headquarters in New York for its 70th anniversary commemoration.
Pope addresses US Congress
Pope Francis has become the first leader of the Catholic Church to address US Congress. Audio
President greets Pope on first US visit
Pope Francis has begun his tour of the US, where he is expected to greet millions of American Catholics and address thorny issues such as climate change and income inequality.
Obama to meet with Pope Francis before congress address
President Obama meets with Pope Francis today ahead of the Pope's first ever address to a joint session of Congress tomorrow. Audio
The Pope doesn't watch TV
Pope Francis has revealed he hasn't watched television for almost 25 years and doesn't use the internet. Audio
Millions expected to see Pope during Philippines visit
Pope Francis has waded into the debate on freedom expression following the massacre at the French magazine Charlie Hebdo. Audio
Pope appoints diverse group of Cardinals
Pope Francis has named 20 new cardinals, including representatives from New Zealand and Tonga as he continues his drive to reform the leadership of the Roman Catholic Church. Audio
Counterpoint for 2 November 2014
Pope Francis recently condemned capital punishment and life imprisonment as inhumane. This week on Wayne Brittenden's Counterpoint, Wayne questions whether, when it comes to executions, the west has… Audio
Pope Francis begins first full day in office
Pope Francis, the first Pope born outside Europe in over a thousand years, has celebrated his first mass as the leader of the Roman Catholic Church. Sabina Castelfranco reports from Rome. Audio
