The 15th Station Podcast

New Zealand’s largest diocese has a new bishop — a worthy story to kick off a new year for The 15th Station. Pope Francis has also been busy to start 2022, speaking out against violence against women, and also encouraging ... The post Station XV: Episode 170 — Peace and Pets, Witness and Weather appeared first on The 15th Station .

It’s a globe-trotting Christmas edition of The 15th Station, as the panel starts in New Zealand, assessing the country’s liturgical restrictions under COVID-19, before heading to the United States and the long-awaited and much-discussed document on the Eucharist. In Switzerland, ... The post Station XV: Episode 169 — COVID, Communion, Canada, Christmas appeared first on The 15th...

Much of this month’s episode focuses on the South Pacific, with new euthanasia laws in New Zealand, proposed religious freedom laws in Australia, a Tongan cardinal and a possible papal visit to the Pacific finding their way into the lineup. ... The post Station XV: Episode 168 — Life, Listening, Laws, Las Vegas appeared first on The 15th Station .

This month’s episode travels the world, taking in the devastating French abuse report, the historic Plenary Council in Australia, New Zealand’s attempt to ban “conversion therapy” and the ongoing debate about politicians and holy Communion. Anna, Don, James and Gavin ... The post Station XV: Episode 167 — Council, Conversion, Communion, Conclave appeared first on The...

The terror attack on an Auckland supermarket leads this month’s episode, with the New Zealand bishops condemning the attack, praying for the injured victims and urging the pursuit of peace. Across the Tasman in Australia, faith-based health care workers are ... The post Station XV: Episode 166 — Attack, Assisted Dying, Afghanistan, Activity appeared first on The 15th Station .

In a special treat for 15th Station listeners, James interviews Auckland Auxiliary Bishop Michael Gielen as New Zealand marks its patronal feast day: the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. That was why this podcast launched on August 15 — ... The post Station XV: Birthday Interview with Bishop Gielen appeared first on The 15th Station .

As The 15th Station celebrates our 14th birthday, we open the episode with a special guest: Auckland Auxiliary Bishop Michael Gielen. Bishop Michael talks with James about COVID-19, the re-dedication of New Zealand to Our Lady Assumed into Heaven and ... The post Station XV: Episode 165 — Our 14th Birthday!! appeared first on The 15th Station .

The US Bishops and President Joe Biden continue to be pitted against one another, with an upcoming document on the Eucharist seen as a shot across Biden’s bow. But is it just a teaching document on a key topic? Anna, ... The post Station XV: Episode 164 — Eucharist and University, Hospital and Hero appeared first on The 15th Station .

Pope Francis has just announced that there will be a three-year buildup to the next Synod of Bishops, inviting Catholics around the world to share their thoughts on Church affairs. Will it be a valuable process? Or just set people ... The post Station XV: Episode 163 — Consultation, Cardinal, Canada, Canon Law appeared first on The 15th Station .

As debate rages in the US over the reception of Communion by some Catholic politicians, the panels weighs in on the hot-button topic. Anna, Don, James and Gavin also look at two major stories in New Zealand — the reluctance ... The post Station XV: Episode 162 — Communion, Conscience, Cathedral, Careerism appeared first on The 15th Station .

New Zealand’s Royal Commission into abuse in care continues to dominate the Church’s agenda, with Cardinal John Dew issuing an apology on behalf of dioceses and religious orders. In Rome, there has been some clarity offered around the Church’s inability ... The post Station XV: Episode 161 — Sorrow, Surety, Suffering, Shrine appeared first on The 15th Station .

Pope Francis’ historic and courageous trip to Iraq and reflections on Pope Benedict’s historic resignation from the papacy eight years ago feature prominently in this month’s episode. There’s also an ongoing debate in Australia about religious freedom as it relates ... The post Station XV: Episode 160 — Two Popes, a Prime Minister and some seagulls appeared first on T...

The candidacy and election of Catholic Joe Biden has divided opinion within the Church, so his inauguration was destined to be similar — and it certainly was. Anna, Donald, James and Gavin discuss the various statements issued on inauguration day, ... The post Station XV: Episode 159 — Division, Rejection, Conversion, Confusion appeared first on The 15th Station .

The violent protests at the Capitol building in Washington, DC shocked the world, including many prominent Catholic leaders, as well as our panel. What does it all mean? Who was at fault? Anna, Don, James and Gavin seek to answer ... The post Station XV: Episode 158 — Capitol, COVID, Coadjutor, Chesterton appeared first on The 15th Station .

In a year when COVID-19 has dominated people’s lives, it’s fitting that it features in the final episode of 2020. Pope Francis has warned that the pandemic shouldn’t be exploited for political point-scoring, but the panel concludes that the horse ... The post Station XV: Episode 157 — Commission, Coronavirus, Cardinal, Christmas Card appeared first on The 15th Station .

The election of just the second Catholic president in US history hasn’t been universally welcomed even within Catholic circles, while in New Zealand, the euthanasia referendum has certainly disturbed many Catholics. Two diverse but also highly disturbing events — the ... The post Station XV: Episode 156 — Referendum, Result, Report and Recipes appeared first on The 15th Station .

Pope Francis’ new encyclical on fraternity and solidarity leads this month’s episode of The 15th Station, with the document seen as particularly important in a time of pandemic. In New Zealand, the upcoming general election — in terms of the ... The post Station XV: Episode 155 — Papal Ponderings, Politics, Prayer, Pell and Pews appeared first on The 15th Station .

With the New Zealand election coming up in a few weeks, the referendum on euthanasia leads this month’s episode of The 15th Station. In a related story, priests in New Zealand have been warned that they shouldn’t endorse specific political ... The post Station XV: Episode 154 — Euthanasia, Election, Eucharist, Encyclical, Escape appeared first on The 15th Station .

Elections on either side of the Pacific Ocean are in the spotlight (and under the microscope) as the panel celebrates 13 years of The 15th Station. Anna, Don, James and Gavin start with the upcoming New Zealand election, and some ... The post Station XV: Episode 153 — The Podcast Becomes an Unruly Teenager appeared first on The 15th Station .

The reversion of Hagia Sophia into a mosque, with Friday prayers returning on July 24, leads this month’s episode, which is dominated by stories from New Zealand. A pro-life billboard has been criticised for trying to hijack the Black Lives ... The post Station XV: Episode 152 — Mosque, Matters, Marijuana, Murals appeared first on The 15th Station .

In New Zealand, the new Leader of the Opposition has touted his faith and family values as key focus points for him as the country counts down to a September election. Around the globe the focus continues to be on ... The post Station XV: Episode 151 — Family; Floyd; Fees; Frivolity? appeared first on The 15th Station .

In a bumper 150th episode of The 15th Station, the ongoing coronavirus pandemic dominates the show. This month, the focus is on the return to public worship in New Zealand (or lack thereof), as well as the courage of priests ... The post Station XV: Episode 150 — COVID, Courage, Conscience, Confession appeared first on The 15th Station .

It’s a truly bumper Easter episode of The 15th Station, as the international COVID-19 pandemic and the acquittal of Cardinal George Pell on historical sex abuse charges headline the show. Anna, Don, James and Gavin also discuss the new abortion ... The post Station XV: Episode 149 — Lockdown, Law, Legislation, Lady Deacons? appeared first on The 15th Station .

The news has been coming thick and fast on the COVID-19 pandemic, including as it relates to Masses and other public gatherings. Anna, Don, Gavin and James try to keep up with it all in this month’s episode. They also ... The post Station XV: Episode 148 — COVID, Cardinal, Celebration, Commemoration appeared first on The 15th Station .

Two big moments from Pope Francis — his new apostolic exhortation Querida Amazonia and his decision to turn a Roman palace into a homeless shelter feature in this month’s episode of The 15th Station. Two New Zealand issues fall in ... The post Station XV: Episode 147 — Exhortation, Celebration, Consecration and Conversion appeared first on The 15th Station .