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Patrick CarlyonSenior journalist

Patrick Carlyon is a senior journalist based in Melbourne for the National News Network who writes investigations and national stories. He won a Gold Walkley in 2019 for his work on Lawyer X, Nicola Gobbo. Contact Patrick at patrick.carlyon@news.com.au

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Pope Francis kisses a baby as he leaves in the popemobile car following the weekly general audience on May 10, 2023 at St. Peter's square in The Vatican. (Photo by Filippo MONTEFORTE / AFP)

How Pope Francis will be remembered

Tributes are flowing for Pope Francis across the world after the head of the Catholic Church has died in Rome. He will be remembered for his progressive moments that changed the world.

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EDITORS NOTE: Graphic content / This photograph shows late Pope Francis as he lies in state in a coffin at St Peter's Basilica in The Vatican, on April 24, 2025. The Vatican on April 24 said some 61,000 people had already paid their respects to Pope Francis, whose body is lying in state in St Peter's Basilica ahead of his funeral. (Photo by Alberto PIZZOLI / AFP)

Pope Francis’ final humble gesture

When the last Pope, Benedict XVI, died in 2022, he was buried like so many popes before – in three coffins, one inside of the other. Pope Francis chose a simpler path.

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