‘Deeply pained’: Pope’s heartfelt plea in first address
Hundreds of thousands poured into St Peter’s Square to hear Pope Leo XIV speak in his first prayer address since being appointed pontiff.
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Aussie-loving Pope Leo under fire over clergy sex abuse claims
A close friend of Pope Leo XIV has revealed what he loves about Australia, as he also faces questions over the handling of sexual abuse cases prior to becoming pontiff.
Prince Harry’s bizarre doorbell drama
Prince Harry has been caught up in a strange doorbell incident while ‘looking for a friend’ in London.
Leo says church must fight ‘lack of faith’ in first mass as pope
In his first mass as pope, Leo XIV has urged the Catholic Church to restore the faith of millions as followers in the 69-year-old’s native Chicago gathered to celebrate the new pontiff. Follow for updates.
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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.
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.
What happens next: Pope Francis’ funeral, burial and conclave
As the world mourns Pope Francis, we take a look at how his funeral will unfold, where he’ll be buried, who’s vying for the top job and what the pontiff’s death means for the Catholic Church.
Nun breaks protocol to say goodbye to Pope Francis
A moving scene has emerged of a nun breaching strict Vatican protocol to approach the Pontiff’s coffin to pray and cry in silence. Watch the video.
Inside the ‘stunned silence’ of St Peter’s Basilica
Our Europe correspondent came within just 15 metres of the late Pope Francis in what she describes as a moment in history she will cherish forever. Read about her life-changing experience.
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