The 15th Station Podcast

In this, the 50th episode of The 15th Station, the panel discusses the upcoming New Zealand general election, including the views of the two main parties’ leaders on a contentious moral issue, as well as changes to the closeness of ... The post Station XV: Episode 50 — Elections, succession and ammunition appeared first on The 15th Station .

In this month’s episode of The 15th Station, our transTasman panel talks about Pope Benedict’s recent trip to his homeland, the uncertainty over Christchurch’s Catholic cathedral and the hype surrounding the death of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs. We also touch ... The post Station XV: Episode 49 — Pope goes home, St Steve Jobs? appeared first on The 15th Station .

In this week’s episode of The 15th Station, the panel spans the Tasman Sea — and so do the stories up for discussion. In Australia, a senator has used parliamentary privilege to name a priest accused of rape 50 years ... The post Station XV: Episode 48 — Name and shame, wine and dine appeared first on The 15th Station .

In our fourth birthday episode, we discuss the ongoing saga in Ireland as the Church there continues to battle through the sex abuse crisis and its fallout. Stinging criticism from the Irish Prime Minister and the Archbishop of Dublin’s response ... The post Station XV: Episode 47 — Irish eyes aren’t smiling appeared first on The 15th Station .

A prominent New Zealand lawyer calls for a “Vatican II-type council”, Pope Benedict sends his first tweet and a perfumier in the United States launches “Benedictus” cologne to mark the 60th anniversary of Pope Benedict XVI’s ordination to the priesthood. ... The post Station XV: Episode 46 — Vatican III, Vatican Tweet and Vatican Scent appeared first on The 15th...

In this month’s episode, Pope Benedict is making his presence felt to the ends of the earth — and beyond. We discuss his visit to Croatia, his conversation with astronauts and him being featured on American breakfast TV. We also ... The post Station XV – Episode 45: Benedict in Croatia and at the breakfast table appeared first on The 15th Station .

In this month’s episode of The 15th Station, there’s the usual mix of good and bad news as we cover the wonderful occasion marking the beatification of Blessed John Paul II, the death of Osama bin Laden, some good news ... The post Station XV — Episode 44: Blessed John Paul II (and others) appeared first on The 15th Station .

From the persecution of Christians around the world to the burning of the Koran in Florida to episcopal memories from the South Pacific, the Station 15 team travels the world in this month’s episode… The post Station XV – Episode 43: Prosecution, Persecution and Publication appeared first on The 15th Station .

The Christchurch earthquake dominates this month’s Station 15 episode as New Zealanders continue to come to terms with one of this country’s most destructive natural disasters. The days surrounding the quake were particularly eventful for one Christchurch priest, who saw ... The post Station XV — Episode 42: Quakes and mitres appeared first on The 15th Station .

This month we discuss the upcoming beatification of Pope John Paul II, the “early days” of Pope Benedict XVI’s pontificate, the Prime Minister at a Christian Music Festival, Jesus vs. Barack Obama and the iPhone app for Confession.  Follow us ... The post Station XV – Episode 41 – Popes, Presidents and PMs appeared first on The 15th Station .

It’s a political show to start 2011 as we talk about the Pope’s comments on Pakistan, Cardinal Pell’s notes to “Catholic” politicians, China’s comments to the Pope on “religious freedom” in China, and the need to GPS-track holy items?!? What ... The post Station XV – Episode 40 – Face the facts appeared first on The 15th Station .