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Vatican approves unique exhibition for Aussie cathedral

Vatican approves unique exhibition for Aussie cathedral

The Pope’s offices have approved a modern exhibition to be displayed in Australia, with advanced technology to project artworks from Vatican City.

Pope and Rubio commit to stronger ties, Vatican says

Pope and Rubio commit to stronger ties, Vatican says

Pope and Rubio commit to stronger ties, Vatican says

Pope and Rubio commit to stronger ties, Vatican says

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Pope Leo XIV have discussed "topics of mutual interest in the Western Hemisphere," a US readout of the talks says.

Rubio meets Pope Leo amid tensions with Trump

Rubio meets Pope Leo amid tensions with Trump

Rubio meets Pope Leo amid tensions with Trump

Rubio meets Pope Leo amid tensions with Trump

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has held talks with the Pope at the Vatican after weeks of attacks by President Donald Trump on the pontiff over the Iran war.

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Trump deletes 'Jesus' post as feud with pope escalates

Trump deletes 'Jesus' post as feud with pope escalates

A now-deleted post on Donald Trump’s Truth Social depicting him as Jesus-like came amid his escalating feud with ‌Pope Leo, who has criticised the war in Iran.

Pope Leo pushes back at Trump in feud over Iran war

Pope Leo pushes back at Trump in feud over Iran war

Pope Leo has responded to President Donald Trump's criticism over the US-Israel war in Iran, saying the Vatican's peace appeals are rooted in the Gospel.

Pope Leo urges peace in first Easter mass

Pope Leo urges peace in first Easter mass

Pope Leo has celebrated his first Easter mass as pontiff, urging peace through dialogue and calling for an end to conflicts worldwide.

Pope urges peace in world torn by the 'violence of war'

Pope urges peace in world torn by the 'violence of war'

Pope Leo has used his first Easter mass to issue a call for hope at a time when the world is torn by the violence of war.

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Pope names Australian as Vatican's chief legal expert

Pope names Australian as Vatican's chief legal expert

Pope names Australian as Vatican's chief legal expert

Pope names Australian as Vatican's chief legal expert

Pope Leo has filled one of the most important Vatican vacancies by tapping an Australian church lawyer to serve as the Holy See's chief legal expert.

Pope Leo points to Gaza's suffering in Xmas homily

Pope Leo points to Gaza's suffering in Xmas homily

Pope Leo points to Gaza's suffering in Xmas homily

Pope Leo points to Gaza's suffering in Xmas homily

During his first Christmas Day message, Pope Leo has urged the faithful to shed indifference toward those who are suffering.

Pope uses Christmas sermon to decry conditions in Gaza

Pope uses Christmas sermon to decry conditions in Gaza

Pope uses Christmas sermon to decry conditions in Gaza

Pope uses Christmas sermon to decry conditions in Gaza

Pope Leo has used his first Christmas Day sermon to speak out about the conditions endured by Palestinians in Gaza.

Pope urges Middle East to reject 'horror of war'

Pope urges Middle East to reject 'horror of war'

Pope urges Middle East to reject 'horror of war'

Pope urges Middle East to reject 'horror of war'

Pope Leo XIV has issued a "heartfelt appeal" for peace in Lebanon, regretting that he could not visit the country's south because of "a state of conflict".

Pope wraps Lebanon visit with prayer at port blast site

Pope wraps Lebanon visit with prayer at port blast site

Pope wraps Lebanon visit with prayer at port blast site

Pope wraps Lebanon visit with prayer at port blast site

Pope Leo has paid his respects to the victims of the 2020 Beirut port explosion, offering a silent prayer at the site on the last day of his trip to Lebanon.

Pope urges faith leaders to unite for peace in Lebanon

Pope urges faith leaders to unite for peace in Lebanon

Pope urges faith leaders to unite for peace in Lebanon

Pope urges faith leaders to unite for peace in Lebanon

Pope Leo is near the end of his first overseas trip as pontiff, visiting Turkey and Lebanon, where he has championed the advancement of religious unity.

'Blessed are the peacemakers', Pope Leo tells Lebanon

'Blessed are the peacemakers', Pope Leo tells Lebanon

'Blessed are the peacemakers', Pope Leo tells Lebanon

'Blessed are the peacemakers', Pope Leo tells Lebanon

The Pope has brought a message of peace during his visit to Lebanon, giving blessings to "those who choose peace even when conflict seems easier".

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Pope Leo condemns wealthy living in a bubble of luxury

Pope Leo XIV has criticised how wealthy people live in a “bubble of comfort and luxury” while the poor suffer.

Leo, the first US Pope, criticises nationalist politics

God would "open borders, break down walls (and) dispel hatred", Leo, the first Pope from the US, has told mass in St Peter's Square.

Hope Pope's blessing foreshadows end to EU food fight

Australia is offering to drop a luxury car tax in exchange for better meat access to European markets following trade talks in the Vatican City.

Pope urges unity for divided church in landmark mass

Pope Leo XIV has been installed as leader of the Catholic Church in a ceremony in Rome witnessed by tens of thousands, including royals and world leaders.

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PM in Rome for Pope's inauguration and leaders' talks

Anthony Albanese has joined crowds at Pope Leo XIV's inauguration in Rome amid a hive of diplomatic activity on the sidelines, including EU trade talks.

PM to meet world leaders ahead of Pope's inauguration

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has arrived in Rome ahead of representing Australia at Pope Leo XIV's inauguration, where sideline meetings will be held.

'No more war': Pope calls for peace in Ukraine and Gaza

Pope Leo XIV has called for peace in Ukraine, a Gaza ceasefire and the release of hostages held by Hamas in his first Sunday blessing as pontiff.

Pope Leo tells cardinals to continue legacy of Francis

Pope Leo XIV is urging the world's Catholic cardinals to continue the vision of his predecessor and renew their commitment to major church reforms.

New Pope vows to bring light to world's 'dark nights'

Leo XIV has pledged to help the Catholic Church be an "ark of salvation" as he celebrated his first mass as pontiff and as history's first US pope.

Prevost, now Leo XIV, a surprise pick as first US pope

Cardinal Robert Prevost had not been seen as a frontrunner for pope and there was a brief moment of silence when his name was announced.

Cardinals join mass before conclave to pick new pope

Cardinals from around the world have gathered in the Vatican for their last major mass before locking themselves away to choose the head of the Catholic Church.

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