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

December 16, 2014Belief

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

March 27, 2014Lifestyle & Belief

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

February 5, 2014Lifestyle & Belief

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

January 16, 2014Lifestyle & Belief

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

October 14, 2013Lifestyle & Belief

Pope Benedict’s Farewell Audience

August 14, 2013Arts, 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

August 14, 2013Business, Economics and Jobs

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.

Mixed reactions to Pope’s plan for Anglican conversions

August 14, 2013Global 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.

Argentina expels holocaust-denying bishop

August 14, 2013Lifestyle & 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.