Pope Francis
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- Reliving history
As I cover the world’s biggest stories, my mind always returns to that Australian classroom
So often during my time in Europe, I have been struck by deja vu – only to realise that Ms Needham had brought me here once before, through the pages of a history book.
- Rob Harris
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Pope Leo LIVE updates: Vatican Conclave elects Cardinal Robert Prevost, first pontiff born in the United States
The US-born missionary and senior Vatican official has become the first American to lead the Roman Catholic Church in its 2000-year history. Follow our live updates.
- Rob Harris
- Opinion
- Pope Leo
A Vatican code word reveals what you need to know about Pope Leo
In taking charge of a church wracked by division, Pope Leo XIV will have to walk a tightrope.
- Barney Zwartz
Who is Pope Leo XIV?
Catholic cardinals broke with tradition when they and elected the first US pope, Chicago-born missionary Robert Prevost.
- Nicole Winfield and Vanessa Gera
- Analysis
- Catholic church
New Pope’s reposts suggest he’s no fan of Trump administration
The first American Pope in the Catholic Church’s 2000-year history has shared some sharp commentary on Vice President J.D. Vance’s comments about migrants.
- Michael Koziol
List: Popes of the 20th and 21st centuries
Pope Leo XIV will join a storied list of past leaders of the Holy See, with the first pope of the 20th century being elected 147 years ago.
- Bronte Gossling
‘Evil will not prevail’: Pope Leo XIV’s first speech in full
The American pontiff spoke Italian and Spanish in his address from the central balcony of St Peter’s Basilica.
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- Catholic church
Robert Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, becomes first American leader of the Catholic Church
It was the quickest papal election in a century, beating the conclave of 2005, when Joseph Ratzinger claimed the title in less than 36 hours.
- Rob Harris
Black smoke billows from Vatican on second round of voting, no pope elected
Thousands of people have been gathering in St Peter’s Square to witness the time-honoured tradition which signified that no candidate had garnered the two-thirds majority needed to become the new pope.
- Rob Harris
After four decades, Italians hope for a home-grown pope
Though the church has gone global, many Italians haven’t stopped believing the pope belongs in – and to – Rome.
- Rob Harris
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