This Month
Trump posts image of himself as Pope
The idea of ‘Pope Trump’, as some called it, was immediately polarising. Some Catholics did not see the humour in it.
Nazi gold, organised crime: New pope faces unholy financial crisis
The late pontiff sought to battle corruption, but his successor faces a steep challenge in balancing the books.
April
Journalist Paul Kelly repents over Conclave quote error
It’s hardly a cardinal sin, but The Australian’s veteran scribe has put one of Ralph Fiennes’ key lines in the mouth of Father Frank Brennan.
Cardinal convicted over London property scandal drops out of conclave
Angelo Becciu, 76, withdrew from the secretive Vatican meeting after reportedly being shown requests signed by the late Pope Francis saying he should not vote.
Hushed chats, willful snubs: Geopolitics on show at Pope’s funeral
Dozens of leaders from around the world gathered for the pontiff’s funeral, but all eyes were on Donald Trump to see who he would greet and who he might avoid.
Trump turns on Putin after Vatican meeting with Zelensky
The president’s comments come after he met Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky at the pope’s funeral in that was described as a “very productive discussion”.
Trump, Zelensky meet in Rome as Pope Francis buried
World leaders and hundreds of thousands of Catholic faithful farewelled the pontiff in a funeral that highlighted his concern for the most marginalised.
Australia’s lone Cardinal in Rome for Pope’s funeral
Melbourne-based Cardinal Mykola Bychok will also participate in the conclave to select a new pope.
Pope Francis often criticised Trump. He knew how to charm him, too
Fundamental differences between the two men led to some fiery public clashes. But both knew how to excite a crowd – and popularity is a currency Trump respects.
MAGA Catholics move to take back control of the church
A growing number of Americans hope that Pope Francis’ death will mark a decisive conservative shift for the papacy.
Favourites jostle in multimillion-dollar papal betting market
Filipino cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle has a 26 per cent chance of becoming the next pope, according to prediction markets.
Pope Francis brought humanity but leaves a church in decline
Modelling a different kind of leadership to that of his predecessors, Francis intended to break the cycle of decay. What unfolded next was very different.
Who will attend Pope Francis’ funeral?
Cardinals met at the Vatican on Tuesday to schedule proceedings, and plan the conclave to elect his successor, as world leaders prepared to pay their respects.
Andrew Forrest and Basil Zempilas make sure we know they met the Pope
Pope Francis’ lessons on modesty, service and getting the job done are lost on the rich and not-so-famous.
Argentines mourn ‘humble’ pope and native son
Grief-stricken Argentines marked what many considered a deeply personal loss in churches, with flowers, hand-scrawled messages and eclectic tokens of affection.
Papal pause comes at worst time for Dutton
Anthony Albanese, who has re-embraced his Catholic faith in recent years, has been ahead of the opposition leader in responding to Pope Francis’ death.
ASX drops; Macquarie sells arm for $2.8b; Who will be the next pope?
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Inside the ultra-secretive conclave to choose a pope
More than 100 cardinals will be locked inside the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel to select the next head of the Catholic Church. The process could take days.
Will a ‘young’ Filipino become the next pope?
Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, 67, is often mentioned among Catholic Church liberals – but his age may actually count against him.
A pope who gave hope for saving the planet
A pontiff for our times who championed social justice, responded to the climate crisis, and threw the door of the church wide open to the world.