Pope Francis
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.
Shaking up the Catholic Church patriarchy
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. Audio
Doco lifts lid on Destiny, Pope farewelled, US party falls flat
A controversial documentary series by TVNZ's John Campbell - which didn't quite kick off like it was meant to. Also: 'Peoples Pope' farewelled, US media's annual White House party falls flat. Audio
Midweek - Pope coverage, RNZ clash, identical eye-witnesses
Pope Francis's death prompts breaking news weirdness, Winston Peters butts heads with RNZ, identical Aussie twins go viral with synchronised eye-witness account, a Wellington councilor's on-the-record… Audio
Pope Francis denies he is planning to resign soon
Pope Francis has dismissed reports that he plans to resign in the near future, saying he is on track to visit Canada this month and hopes to be able to go to Moscow and Kyiv as soon as possible after…
Pope rules baptised lay Catholics, including women, can lead Vatican departments
Role of laity essential
'Pope Francis is still the biggest ally of the gay people'
In his new documentary, Francesco, openly-gay, non-Catholic filmmaker Evgeny Afineevsky had unprecedented access to Pope Francis and was allowed to tackle many pressing issues. He joins the show to… Audio
Notre Dame fire adds emotion to Easter ceremonies for Catholics
Pope Francis has washed the feet of 12 prisoners, as he ushered in the solemn pre-Easter rituals made more poignant following the devastation of Paris' Notre Dame Cathedral.
Pope calls for more compassion towards the poor
In his traditional Christmas Eve Mass, the Pope has urged people to seek a simpler, less materialistic life and condemned the increasing gap between rich and poor.
Pope: Stay celibate or leave the priesthood
Pope Francis says there is "no room" in the Catholic church for gay priests or nuns.
Pope asks forgiveness for priests' abuse at Dublin mass
Pope Francis has ended a two-day visit to the Republic of Ireland by celebrating a Mass at Dublin's Phoenix Park. Several hundred thousand people flocked to the park, where the Pope asked for… Audio
Pope acknowledges Church failures in dealing with abuse
Pope Francis has taken the unprecedented measure of acknowledging the failures of the Roman Catholic church in dealing with sexual abuse by priests. The letter was issued after a week of pressure… Audio
Pope responds to Oz sex abuse report
Pope Francis says the findings of Australia's child sex abuse royal commission "deserve to be studied in depth".
Pope urges mediation to avert war with North Korea
The Pope has called for a nation such as Norway to cool tempers between North Korea and the US saying the dispute posed a risk of nuclear devastation.
Pope warns against populism as Trump takes power
Pope Francis has warned against a rise in populism and the dangers of allowing political crises to usher in dictators like Hitler.
Pope allows priests to forgive abortion
Pope Francis has declared that priests have the permanent right from now on to forgive abortions.
Ban on female priests is forever - Pope
Pope Francis says he believes the Roman Catholic Church's ban on women becoming priests will never be changed.
Pope warns against naturalism
The Pope doesn't like the idea of scattering the ashes of the dead or keeping them in an urn. Audio
Syrian refugees handpicked by Pope Francis begin life in Italy
12 Syrian refugees handpicked by Pope Francis on his visit to Lesbos last week, have begun their new life in Italy. Audio
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.
