Leo ‘never believed there would be an American Pope’
Robert Prevost, the Chicago kid who left home after eighth grade to pursue his calling, doubted he would ever be elected the new pope, his brother has revealed.
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‘Evil will not prevail’: Read Pope Leo’s first speech
Pope Leo XIV gave his first address from the balcony of St Peter’s Basilica. Here is a translation of the speech, which was delivered in Italian with one part in Spanish.
Fact v Fiction: How real is Hollywood’s take on the Conclave
Streaming numbers for the papal thriller Conclave rose 300 per cent after Pope Francis’ death, as the world suddenly became obsessed by the machinations around electing a new pontiff.
‘Historic moment’: Aussie cardinal helps select new pope
Cardinal Mykola Bychok — the youngest at the conclave and Australia’s lone voice in the room — shares what it was like to be part of this once-in-a-generation sacred moment.
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War of words: What Trump’s attack means for Ukraine
Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky’s simmering feud has escalated, sparking global reaction. Here’s what the US President’s furious tirade means for Ukraine’s future.
The alarming truth about Trump’s shot at Zelensky
Vladimir Putin is the dictator responsible for the war in Ukraine, but not according to Donald Trump. Tom Minear argues there is a worrying reason for his offensive crack on Volodymyr Zelensky.
Costello: Save Aussie kids from big debts
Former treasurer Peter Costello has pleaded with governments to stop overspending and consider the rising debt of future generations at a prestigious conservative conference in London.
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