Pope Francis Dies - Global News Podcast Special Episode

Pope Francis Dies - Global News Podcast Special Episode

Pope Francis has died aged 88. We look back at his life and legacy, with analysis from our Religion Editor Aleem Maqbool, our former Vatican Correspondent David Willey in Rome, along with reaction from around the world.

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The Happy Pod: Learning to read in your 30s

The Happy Pod: Learning to read in your 30s

We meet a man learning to read in his thirties, and inspiring others. He overcame embarrassment to share his journey on his TikTok, Oliver Speaks. Also: laughter yoga; rehoming chimps; and an 81-year-old female Ironman.

10 Touko 28min

The fighting between Pakistan and India is intensifying

The fighting between Pakistan and India is intensifying

Pakistan accuses India of bringing them closer to a major conflict while India said it repulsed Pakistani assaults. Also: Robert Prevost's "head was in his hands" when he became pope and the Soviet spacecraft's return.

9 Touko 29min

Putin hosts Russia's Victory Day parade

Putin hosts Russia's Victory Day parade

President Putin marks the 80th anniversary of VE Day by defending his invasion of Ukraine. Also: Ukraine arrests two people allegedly working as spies for Hungary and Pope Leo gives his first homily.

9 Touko 28min

Pope Leo XIV - the world reacts

Pope Leo XIV - the world reacts

Pope Leo XIV addresses Vatican crowd as new leader of the Catholic Church. King Charles marks 80 years since Nazi defeat in Europe. Bill Gates pledges to give away his billions. Plus: David Attenborough turns 99.

9 Touko 30min

Robert Prevost becomes first American pope: Special episode

Robert Prevost becomes first American pope: Special episode

The new pope is Robert Prevost, who will be known as Pope Leo XIV - the first American to be elected leader of the Catholic Church. Hear from our correspondent in Rome, as well as reaction from around the world.Image: Pope Leo XIV greets the faithful as he appears from the Central Loggia of St. Peter's Square on 8 May, 2025 in Vatican City (Credit: Alessandra Benedetti/Corbis via Getty Images)

8 Touko 16min

Ukraine labels Russian ceasefire 'a farce'

Ukraine labels Russian ceasefire 'a farce'

Ukraine and Russia have accused each other of violating the three-day truce declared by President Putin. India and Pakistan have targeted each other in drone attacks. Also: the spacecraft due to crash back to Earth.

8 Touko 27min

First conclave vote ends in black smoke

First conclave vote ends in black smoke

Black smoke emerges from the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican, as 133 cardinals fail to elect a new pope after the first ballot. Also: the White House responds to Joe Biden's BBC interview, calling him a disgrace.

7 Touko 27min

Kashmir crisis questions

Kashmir crisis questions

Why are tensions escalating between India and Pakistan? Our team of BBC experts explain, after India launches missile strikes in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir. Five Indian jets were downed, Pakistan says.

7 Touko 24min