Pope Francis dies

Pupils say that they are protesting because their schools are not being well funded. Since protests began, over 6,000 people have been arrested and a number of students and police officers have been hurt.For all the headlines, definitions and a free worksheet to practise, head to ...  عرض المزيد

An independent review into mental health has found a rise in mental distress among children and young people, with anxiety, depression, self-harm and eating disorders among the most common issues.Head of the review, Professor Peter Fonagy, says that accusations that young people ...  عرض المزيد

Today, Pope Francis has died aged 88. The first Latin American leader of the of the Roman Catholic Church, Francis had been in hospital for 5 weeks due to pneumonia. Adam and Aleem Maqbool, the BBC’s Religion Editor discuss his legacy.You can now listen to Newscast on a smart spe ...  عرض المزيد

Today, we look at the world leaders descending on the Vatican for the funeral of Pope Francis, and which cardinal might replace him in the upcoming conclave?Adam is joined by Catherine Pepinster who is the former editor of the Tablet magazine and Sister Dr Gemma Simmonds, a theol ...  عرض المزيد

The world is bidding a final farewell to Pope Francis. On this special episode of Reuters World News podcast, we look at his legacy - and how the conclave choosing his successor will seek the shape the future of the Catholic church. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg ...  عرض المزيد

What happens when a Pope passes away? In this sepcial bonus episode, Dr. Sri delves into the ancient and solemn traditions that take place when a Pope dies. Learn about the role of the Vatican Chamberlain, the centuries-old funeral rites, and the process leading up to the conclav ...  عرض المزيد