May
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.
How to explain Albanese’s papal pilgrimage
There is a broader element to the sudden embrace of his Catholic heritage by a non-mass-attending prime minister who chose not to be sworn in with his hand on the Bible.
First American pope urges church to ‘build bridges’
Cardinal Robert Prevost, elected the new leader of the Roman Catholic Church, has taken the name Pope Leo XIV.
Tehan out of race; Trump’s UK fail; Melbourne’s priciest home sold
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‘They picked a good man’: The humble pope who took on Vance
Cardinal Robert Prevost, who was elected the new head of the Catholic Church, shares Pope Francis’ commitment to helping the poor and migrants.
Why Pope Leo XIV shouldn’t be a media star like Pope Francis
If he must speak out – after all, it’s in his job description – I’d also like him to speak out about the things on which late pontiff was largely silent.
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.
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, 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.
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.
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.