Spiritual Practices
NZ's only cardinal prepares for his first enclave
New Zealand's only cardinal is travelling to the Vatican in Rome this week to join more than 100 other cardinals from around the world to elect the next Pope. He said the next Pontiff must hold on to… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 23 April 2025
In today's episode, New Zealand's sole cardinal says it is important the next pope continues to prevent child sexual abuse in the church and is politically astute considering the current geopolitical… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 23 April 2025
In today's episode, New Zealand First has proposed new legislation to define the term "woman" in law as "an adult human biological female", the Catholic Diocese of Auckland Vicar for Māori says Pope… Audio
Everything we know about the funeral of Pope Francis
Here's what we know about the funeral of Pope Francis, who died of a heart attack and stroke on Easter Monday.
What happens after the death of the Pope
Dr Nick Thompson from the school of theological and religious studies at the University of Auckland and joins Emile Donovan to discuss the steps to find the next Pope. Audio
Vatican announces date for Pope's funeral
The pontiff's death comes a day after he made a much hoped-for appearance at Saint Peter's Square on Easter Sunday.
Religious, political leaders across Aotearoa mourn Pope's death
Tributes have poured in from church leaders and politicians alike, honouring his commitment to social justice, and his advocacy for the poor and marginalised. Audio
Retired Catholic Bishop of Auckland speaks about the Pope
Pope Francis' funeral is expected to be this coming weekend. A few days after that Cardinals will gather and join in conclave to elect a new Pontiff. Retired Catholic Bishop of Auckland, Patrick Dunn… Audio
Catholics across Aotearoa pay respects to Pope Francis
While world leaders are gathering to pay tribute to the 88-year-old, Catholics across the motu in Aotearoa have also been paying their respects. Over a hundred mourners gathered at an Auckland… Audio
What happens when a pope dies?
A conclave will soon choose the next pope. Here's what you need to know.
Who is in the running to become the next Pope?
Here are some cardinals who are being talked about as "papabili" to succeed Pope Francis, whose death at the age of 88 was announced by the Vatican on Monday.
An unconventional pontiff who sought to modernise Catholicism
Analysis: Pope Francis's attemps at modernisation won him fans and made him enemies, Liam Temple writes.
Luxon, other leaders remember Pope Francis: 'A man of the people'
PM Christopher Luxon described the Pope as a "man of humility", as other world leaders also paid tribute following his death.
'He did not resign' - Pope's final days spent in service of the church
In his final days, Pope Francis also met briefly with US Vice President JD Vance.
Obituary: Pope Francis 1936-2025
The Vatican said on Monday in a video statement that Pope Francis had died.
Tibetans begin to brace for future without Dalai Lama
Nobel Peace Prize-winning leader Dalai Lama turns 90 in July.
'Call a ceasefire' - Pope appeals for peace in Easter message
Pope Francis has greeted a crowd of tens of thousands, and renewed his call for a ceasefire in Gaza in his Easter message.
Church leader on what Easter means in 2025
While Easter weekend is a time of rest for some, it's the busiest weekend of the year for the churchgoers among us. Audio
'An astonishing figure' - A year's baptisms to be conducted in one day
St Patrick's Cathedral in central Auckland is expecting to conduct 350 baptisms on Easter Sunday, says religion expert.
2025 Easter Church Service from St Mary of the Angels, Wellington
We celebrate this central event in the Christian calendar with an Easter Sunday Eucharist Mass from St Mary of the Angels Church in Wellington. The celebrant is Fr Kevin Mowbray SM, William McElwee is… Audio
