Spiritual Practices
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
Small ceremony held to remember Kyle Whorrall
A small ceremony has taken place in the Auckland suburb of Meadowbank on Monday morning to remember murdered PhD student, Kyle Whorrall. Reporter Felix Walton spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
How will the next pope pick his name?
Changing his name is one of the first actions the new pope takes, and can play a hugely symbolic role in setting the tone for his pontificate.
Memorial service for Pope Francis held in Palmerston North
The late Pope Francis was remembered at New Zealand's formal memorial mass for the 88-year-old, held in Palmerston North on Sunday night. Reporter Jimmy Ellingham has more. Audio
Pope Trump? US president shares AI image as pontiff
The US President quipped he'd like to succeed Pope Francis, posting an image of himself in white robes and miter hat, raising eyebrows online mere days before the conclave.
US and Ukraine cut a deal on rare earth minerals
Newsroom.co.nz national affairs editor Sam Sachdeva joins Emile Donovan to explain why rare earth minerals have become such a valuable and strategic asset in foreign affairs. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 28 April 2025
In today's episode, thousands gathered at the Vatican at the weekend to mourn the late pope, who led the Catholic Church for 12 years before his death last week, two firefighters were stranded… Audio
'A very special occasion' - PM reflects on Pope Francis' funeral
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said it was a great honour to have represented New Zealand. Audio
PM Luxon on attending the Pope's funeral
Thousands gathered at the Vatican at the weekend to mourn the late pope, who led the Catholic Church for 12 years before his death last week. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon was at the funeral and he… Audio
Conclave to select next Pope to begin in coming weeks
With the conclave set to begin in the next few weeks, the focus now shifts to who the next pontiff might be. Correspondent for the Associated Press Philip Crowther spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Doves, deaths and rations: Papal elections over time
Cardinals electing Pope Francis's successor will have an easier time than many of their predecessors, who endured spartan conditions and were even locked up for so long that some of them died.
NZ's only cardinal reflects on 'amazing' funeral, 'daunting' job of choosing new pope
Cardinal John Dew, said he felt incredibly privileged to have attended Pope Francis' funeral. Audio
Explainer: What to watch for when a new pope is chosen
The new pope is soon to be decided through the secretive process of the conclave. Here's what to expect.
Pope Francis' coffin carried to his final resting place
Large crowds have gathered for the pope's funeral mass, before lining the streets as his coffin was carried to the Basilica de Santa Maria Maggiore where he has been laid to rest.
Kiwi Catholics gather ahead of Pope Francis' funeral
St Anne's Catholic Church in Wellington dedicated its weekly Saturday mass to the late Pontiff.
What to expect at Pope Francis' funeral
More than 200,000 people are expected to attend the ceremony in the vast square in front of St. Peter's Basilica.
Manuel Beazely on the Pope's funeral
In just over 12 hours time the funeral for Pope Francis will be about to begin at St Peter's Basilica in Rome. Manuel Beazely is the vicar for Maori in the Auckland Diocese and just landed in Rome… Audio
Thousands honour Pope Francis in St Peter's Basilica
Hours earlier the body of the 88-year-old pope was brought to St Peter's in a solemn procession.
Prince William to attend Pope's funeral on behalf of King Charles
United Kingdom correspondent Alice Wilkins spoke to Melissa Chan-Green about how there will Royal representation at Pope Francis's funeral this weekend, but it won't be King Charles attending and the… Audio
