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

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.

American nuns get an unexpected olive branch from the Vatican
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

Obama's visit to the pope was about more than just politics
Pope Francis

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

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

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

A UN committee on children's rights grills the Vatican over clergy sexual abuse
Limburg cathedral and bishops residence

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

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

Pope Benedict's Farewell Audience

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

Pope Benedict's Farewell Audience

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.

Former Oil Executive Justin Welby Named Archbishop of Canterbury
The World

Mixed reactions to Pope's plan for Anglican conversions

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.

Mixed reactions to Pope's plan for Anglican conversions
The World

Argentina expels holocaust-denying bishop

Argentina expels holocaust-denying bishop