Spiritual Practices
With first ride in 'popemobile', Leo XIV starts inaugural ceremony
Tens of thousands, including dozens of world leaders, are celebrating the new leader of the world's 1.4. billion Catholics.
'Excellent backhand':Tennis champ invites Pope for quick rally
The new head of the Catholic Church "has an excellent backhand and is a formidable competitor", according to one report.
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 9 May 2025
In today's episode, the government has opted against setting up a new compensation scheme for survivors of abuse in state care, in favour of putting more money into the current system, cheers of joy… Audio
10 things to know about the new pope
Here's what you should know about Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, now known as Pope Leo XIV.
NZer recalls moment Pope Leo XIV was revealed
Cheers of joy erupted in Rome as Senior Cardinal Dominique Mambert stepped onto St Peter's balcony to announce who had been selected to next lead the Catholic Church. New Zealander Johnny Sutherland… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 9 May 2025
In today's episode, a new Pope has been found, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost becomes Pope Leo XIV, booze industry lobbyists have been given input into the development of alcohol policies, including… Audio
Three big clues about Pope Leo from his first speech
His name choice, the words he spoke and his choice of attire all offer signals of how his papacy will unfold. Audio
NZ Catholics react to election of Pope Leo XIV
Some Catholics here in New Zealand have been heading to church to pray for the new Pope. Reporter Jessica Hopkins spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Americans react to election of Pope Leo XIV
The world has a new pope, American Cardinal Robert Prevost, who will be known as Pope Leo XIV. Professor at the center for World Catholicism and Intercultural Theology at De Paul University Dr… Audio
Pope Leo XIV becomes first American Pope
An American Cardinal has been elected to lead the 1.4 billion members of the Catholic Church. Robert Prevost will be known as Pope Leo XIV. Massey University Emeritus Professor of History Peter… Audio
American Robert Prevost becomes Pope Leo XIV
Bells rang as white smoke billowed from the Sistine Chapel at the end of just the second day of voting. A little-known moderate and for the first time a pontiff originally from the United States. Pope… Audio
Pope Leo XIV elected as first American Pope
A new Pope has been found, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost becomes Pope Leo XIV. He's the first American to become pontiff, and considered a moderate by many. Correspondent Trent Murray spoke to… Audio
Philosophy Now: Bucket lists
Dan Weijers, senior lecturer in philosophy at the University of Waikato, delves into why we make bucket lists, what they say about us, and whether ticking things off really gives life meaning. Audio
Waiting on a new pope
New Zealand Marist priest Father Ben D’Souza, who is currently studying in Rome, was in St Peter’s Square last night when black smoke rising from the chimney signaled that the first vote had not… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 8 May 2025
In today's episode, smoke has billowed out of the chimney atop the Sistine Chapel, and it is black showing no Pope has been chosen, dozens of Indian and Pakistani civilians have been killed after… Audio
No Pope elected as black smoke rises from Sistine Chapel
Smoke has billowed out of the chimney atop the Sistine Chapel, and it is black showing no Pope has been chosen. Philip Crowther from the Associated Press spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 7 May 2025
In today's episode, powerful education union NZEI Te Riu Roa has members involved in a pay equity claim which will now be scrapped, with no settlement reached, National is looking for new friends to… Audio
Could this be the next Pope?
"He's really like Pope Francis in terms of his love for the poor, his approachability," one of Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle's students says.
Nigel Latta
Nigel Latta on which parenting fads drive him crazy, why he never posts pictures of his kids on social media, how optimism is a superpower and how he accidentally became a famous psychologist Video, Audio
Women in the Catholic Church haven't a prayer of making pope
The only certainty surrounding the election of the new pope is that he will be a man, and that's a tradition unlikely to change soon.
