May
Israel’s president urges Albanese to visit amid tensions
The PM has strongly rebuked Israel for blockading the delivery of food, medicine and other humanitarian supplies to Gaza.
‘Same energy, opposite direction’: The rise of the ‘woke right’
The radical MAGA right has a way of looking at the world that chimes with the illiberal left.
A gift and an invitation: Inside Albanese’s meeting with Pope Leo
The prime minister was in Rome for the Pope’s inauguration Mass and the two leaders spoke about their shared concern for global conflict.
Ritual, symbol and a popemobile tour mark Leo’s inaugural Mass
Pope Leo XIV launched the celebration with a rite of passage that has become synonymous with the papacy’s global reach.
From Jakarta deals to Vatican kneels, Albanese crafts his statesman act
The PM is looking relaxed and comfortable in the face of a demoralised opposition. But is this as good as it gets for Labor?
‘Chicago Pope’: Leo XIV’s roots unleash spate of holy humour
The new pontiff’s home city has welcomed him with jokey tropes, from its deep dish pizzas to stained-glass windows depicting a dunking Michael Jordan.
PM to attend Pope’s inauguration in side trip from Indonesia
Anthony Albanese will meet world leaders on the sidelines of the new Pope’s inaugural mass.
In Pope Leo, MAGA sees an antagonist
When Cardinal Prevost was selected as the Pope, President Donald Trump quickly offered his congratulations. But some of his most fervent followers don’t agree.
Pope Leo’s Australian friend on a revolution in the Vatican
Father Tony Banks has known Bob Prevost for 44 years – including four trips to Australia – and thinks his friend will “take a serious look at the role of women in the church”.
Tehan out of race; Trump’s UK fail; Melbourne’s priciest home sold
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