Sabina Castelfranco
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
A new pope has been elected
Tens of thousands of pilgrims in St Peter's Square cheered and the bells of St Peter's Basilica rang out after the 115 cardinals signalled their momentous decision. Audio
New pope elected on second day of conclave
A new pope has been elected. White smoke has billowed out from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel. Tens of thousands of jubilant people are gathered in St Peter's Square. Audio
Pope Benedict now to be known as pope emeritus
Pope Benedict the 16th has officially stepped down as the head of the Catholic church - leaving the trappings of office behind him. Audio
Pope leaves Vatican for the final time as Pope
Pope Benedict the 16th has left the Vatican for the last time as the head of the Catholic Church. Audio
International markets fall after Italy election deadlock
The results of the Italian general election have caused European markets to fall. After two days of voting, the election has ended in a stalemate, with the centre-left Democratic Party winning a… Audio
Top Catholic Cardinal resigns ahead of Pope vote
Britain's most senior Roman Catholic leader, Cardinal Keith O'Brien, has announced he's stepping down as the Archbishop of St Andrew's and Edinburgh with immediate effect. Audio
Pope resigns surprising 1.2 billion Catholics
Pope Benedict XVI has stunned the Roman Catholic world by announcing he will resign on 28 February, the first pope to do so in 600 years. Audio