Jane Little

Nuns look on as Pope Francis arrives to lead his weekly audience in Saint Peter's Square at the Vatican on October 22, 2014.

American nuns get an unexpected olive branch from the Vatican

Belief

American nuns have come in for sharp criticism in the past from Vatican officials. But the Catholic Church’s latest report on nuns in the US offered praise instead, a welcome change at a time when American religious orders are growing older and more cash-strapped.

Pope Francis and President Barack Obama enjoying each other's company during their meeting Thursday in the Vatican.

Obama’s visit to the pope was about more than just politics

Lifestyle & Belief
Pope Francis

The UN criticizes the Vatican over its handling of child abuse cases

Lifestyle & Belief
Pope Francis

A UN committee on children’s rights grills the Vatican over clergy sexual abuse

Lifestyle & Belief
Limburg cathedral and bishops residence

A bishop who likes luxury is getting called on the carpet in Vatican City

Lifestyle & Belief

Pope Benedict’s Farewell Audience

Arts, Culture & Media

Pope Benedict XVI has given his final public audience as Pope. On Thursday, he officially steps down and becomes Pope Emeritus.

Former Oil Executive Justin Welby Named Archbishop of Canterbury

Justin Welby, a former oil executive, has been chosen to be the new Archbishop of Canterbury, and spiritual leader of the world’s 77 million Anglicans. Anchor Aaron Schachter speaks with the BBC’s Jane Little about Justin Welby.

The World

Mixed reactions to Pope’s plan for Anglican conversions

Global Politics

The World’s Jane Little reports on mixed reactions today to the Vatican’s sudden announcement yesterday that it was making it easier for Anglicans to convert to the Roman Catholic faith.

The World

Argentina expels holocaust-denying bishop

Lifestyle & Belief

Argentina has ordered ultra-conservative Catholic bishop Richard Williamson to leave the country within ten days. Williamson’s denials of the Holocaust on Swedish TV last month sparked a raging controversy. The World’s Religion Editor Jane Little has this update.