Albo invites half-brother to Pope’s inauguration
Anthony Albanese’s Italian-based half-brother has revealed how the Prime Minister has personally invited him to go to Pope Leo XIV’s inauguration in Rome.
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No peace in sight as Ukraine-Russia talks turn into chaos
Planned Ukraine peace talks in Turkey have spiralled into confusion, with Russian and Ukrainian delegates landing in different cities and casting doubt on whether they’ll meet at all.
‘Expand cooperation’: Worrying sign in Russia-China alliance
China has signalled it is ready to strengthen its partnership with the Russian army in a move that is bound to raise alarm bells for the rest of the world.
Oasis star Liam’s baby joy ahead of world reunion tour
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Troubled world unites at Pope’s funeral
As friend and foe alike joined together to celebrate the life of Pope Francis in Rome, international dignitaries were urged to “persevere in seeking the path of peace”.
‘Profound’: Catholic faithful farewell ‘People’s Pope’
As the sun shone down on a cool day in St Peter’s Square, 250,000 people came out to farewell the pontiff. See the photos.
Pope Francis’s funeral in pictures
Royals and international dignitaries alike descended on Rome for the funeral of Pope Francis. Here, we take a look at the best photos from the historic day.
Pope Francis’ coffin ceremonially sealed ahead of funeral
The coffin of Pope Francis has been sealed after three days in a ceremony that marks the beginning of the pontiff’s journey to his final resting place. See the photos, follow updates.
Aussie cardinal ‘nervous’ ahead of conclave
Australia’s only cardinal — the world’s youngest — has candidly revealed his thoughts on the formidable task of choosing a new pontiff ahead of the funeral of Pope Francis in Rome.
How Virginia Giuffre’s life spiralled after sex slave hell with Epstein
Prince Andrew and convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein’s sexual assault accuser Virginia Giuffre described her early years as nothing but “pain and abuse”. Here’s a look at her life.
In photos: Sky darkens as faithful make final farewells to Francis
Gloomy skies above the Vatican matched the sombre mood of mourners making for a fitting final day of public viewing of Pope Francis’ coffin. See the photos.
Queen Mary to attend pope’s funeral
The Aussie-born Queen will join 130 foreign delegations at Pope Francis’s funeral, including 50 heads of state and 10 reigning monarchs. See the list of VIPs.
Princess Anne joins Aussies in Gallipoli
Princess Anne has layed a wreath at Anzac Cove in Gallipoli where the largest crowd of Australians in five years has attended a dawn service. Follow updates.
Why Pope chose to break tradition with his final burial place
Pope Francis will become the first pope not to be buried under St Peter’s for almost 150 years. There’s a very personal reason why.
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