Catholicism

Reporter Reads. Why is the Pope doing a long tour when he's so frail? Audio, 7 minutesReporter Reads

Why is the Pope doing a long tour when he's so frail?

Hundreds gather at abbey to honour saint-to-be

The Inquiry. Is Pope Francis ‘betraying’ China’s Catholics? Audio, 23 minutesThe Inquiry

Beyond Belief. Wine of the Gods. Audio, 28 minutesBeyond Belief

The Interview. Oliver McTernan: Is peace in the Middle East an impossible dream? Audio, 23 minutesThe Interview

Pope Francis critic excommunicated by the Vatican

'I wanted seven kids but instead I became a nun'

Heart and Soul. Last Christians of Gaza. Audio, 27 minutesHeart and Soul

Controversial Bishop Pat Buckley dies aged 72

Vatican tightens rules on supernatural phenomena

2013: Pope Benedict gives final public address. Video, 00:02:212013: Pope Benedict gives final public address

2002: Sinéad O'Connor on the Heaven and Earth Show. Video, 00:11:112002: Sinéad O'Connor on the Heaven and Earth Show

Alan McGuckian installed as Down and Connor Bishop

In pictures: Easter celebrations around the world

Heart and Soul. An ‘Encore’ for Jesus. Audio, 27 minutesHeart and Soul

Watch ‘devils’ whip Catholics in Easter tradition. Video, 00:00:47Watch ‘devils’ whip Catholics in Easter tradition

Heart and Soul. How the Church’s role in Argentina’s dictatorship shook the nation’s faith. Audio, 27 minutesHeart and Soul

Pope puts retirement rumours to rest in new memoir

Sainthood sought for education pioneer

New bishop appointed to 'beautiful Plymouth'