Seema Gupta
Thousands of mourners pay respects to Pope Francis
Thousands of mourners have been filing into St Peter's Basilica in the Vatican to pay respects to Pope Francis. Reporter in Rome Seema Gupta spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Funeral for Pope Francis to take place on Saturday
The Vatican has confirmed a funeral for Pope Francis will take place on Saturday. Rome correspondent Seema Gupta spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 22 April 2025
In today's episode, the Prime Minister joins us from London to talk about Pope Francis death and the PM's meeting with King Charles, mourners are gathered at St. Peters Square in Rome and Catholic… Audio
Mourners for Pope Francis gathered in St. Peter's Square
Mourners gathered in St. Peter's Square where they have been taking part in a Rosary prayer ceremony. Rome correspondent Seema Gupta has more. Audio
Pope discharged from Rome hospital
Pope Francis has appeared at his window of the Gemelli hospital in Rome and offered a blessing for the first time since being admitted on February the 14th. Rome reporter Seema Gupta spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Vatican releases first image of Pope Francis in hospital
The Vatican has released the first image of Pope Francis since he was admitted to hospital a month ago. Italian correspondent Seema Gupta spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Pope Francis remains in critical condition
Pope Francis had a restful 10th night in a Rome hospital - but remains in critical condition and has developed mild kidney failure. Italian correspondent Seema Gupta spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Pope Francis remains in critical condition
Catholics around the world are awaiting the latest update on the Pope Francis, as he remains in critical condition. Rome correspondent Seema Gupta spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Thousands mourn former Pope
Tens of thousands of people have lined up to pay their respects to former Pope Benedict the Sixteenth, XVI whose body is lying in state in the Vatican. Benedict died on Sunday at the age of 95 in the… Audio
Wild boars taking over Rome
There's an influx of wild boars on to roam in Rome.
It hasn't gone down well with locals, who say it's a sign the Italian capital is going to the dogs, or the hogs at least.
Rome correspondent Seema… Audio
Thirteen dead after cable car accident in Italy
At least thirteen people have been killed after a cable car fell on a mountain near Lake Maggiore in northern Italy.
Two children are seriously injured after the accident, which happened on a service… Audio
European countries not backing down on AstraZeneca bans
More than a dozen European Union countries aren't budging on their suspension of the Oxford/AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine, because of concerns the drug may cause blood clotting.
The World Health… Audio
Covid-19: Italy considers tougher restrictions for Christmas
Italy is mulling stricter Covid-19 measures for the Christmas period as it sees an increase in cases.
The situation is only getting worse - today the country reported 846 coronavirus-related deaths… Audio
Covid-19: Italians protest anti-coronavirus measures
Italy has been rocked by widespread protests across the country following the introduction of new Covid-19 restrictions.
While the measures aren't as strict as when the country suffered heavily at… Audio
Italian election polls close
Returning now to Italy and as well as the pending appointment of a new Pope, the country has spent the last two days at polling stations, casting their votes in the general election. Audio
