The 15th Station Podcast

In New Zealand, we often tell someone we’ll “see you later”, rather than saying “goodbye”. And as we work our way through Advent 2024, more than 17 years after James uttered those now well-known words “You’re tuned to The 15th ... The post Station XV: Episode 194 — So long, farewell, auf wiedersehen, adieu appeared first on The 15th Station.

Pope Francis’ first trip to the Oceania region headlines this month’s episode, as the Pontiff prepares to visit Papua New Guinea, as well as East Timor, Indonesia and Singapore on the longest trip of his pontificate. It’s also been a ... The post Station XV: Episode 193 — Pope to Papua (New Guinea), Paris, Patrick appeared first on The 15th Station.

New Zealand’s lone cardinal has been the subject of allegations of abuse in the 1970s, with the allegations aired publicly despite police saying they won’t proceed with charges. It’s a challenging opening for Anna, Don, Cameron and James this month, ... The post Station XV: Episode 192 — Allegations, Attitudes, Anthropology, Advertising appeared first on The 15th Station.

In our first episode of 2024, we dive into the Church controversy that ended 2023 — the issuance of a Vatican “declaration” on blessings for people in “irregular” relationships. What did the declaration say? How has it been received? Why ... The post Station XV: Episode 191 — Blessing, Reading, Deciding, Writing appeared first on The 15th Station.

After a long wait, New Zealand now has a full complement of six bishops, with a new Bishop of Hamilton named. Bishops have also been busy in Rome for the Synod of Bishops, while one US bishop in particular now ... The post Station XV: Episode 190 — Six, Synod, Shift, Strickland, Sister appeared first on The 15th Station.