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Anti-Semitism panel told inquiry risks isolating Jews

Anti-Semitism panel told inquiry risks isolating Jews

After an increase in anti-Semitic incidents across NSW, a parliamentary inquiry has been urged not just to focus on one form of racism.

Pope urges unity for divided church in landmark mass

Pope urges unity for divided church in landmark mass

Pope urges unity for divided church in landmark mass

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

'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 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.

'Time of my life': Aussie cardinal's conclave insight

'Time of my life': Aussie cardinal's conclave insight

Australia's highest-ranking Catholic has reflected on his opportunity to participate in the secretive conclave process that resulted in Pope Leo's election.

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

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.

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Victim abused by priest left 'doubting my life'

Victim abused by priest left 'doubting my life'

Victim abused by priest left 'doubting my life'

Victim abused by priest left 'doubting my life'

A victim who was sexually touched by a priest has recounted his traumatic experience through a victim statement read aloud in court.

Catholics pray for Pope Leo's mission, Australian visit

Catholics pray for Pope Leo's mission, Australian visit

Catholics pray for Pope Leo's mission, Australian visit

Catholics pray for Pope Leo's mission, Australian visit

Church leaders are confident they have a "foot in the door" to getting Pope Leo XIV to Australian shores after his sudden rise to the papacy.

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

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

Prevost, now Leo XIV, a surprise pick as 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.

More black smoke at conclave, so no new Catholic pope

More black smoke at conclave, so no new Catholic pope

More black smoke at conclave, so no new Catholic pope

More black smoke at conclave, so no new Catholic pope

Black smoke has again poured out of the Sistine Chapel chimney, indicating that no pope has been elected as cardinals gather in their conclave for a second day.

Bid ensure abortion access reopens political rifts

Bid ensure abortion access reopens political rifts

Bid ensure abortion access reopens political rifts

Bid ensure abortion access reopens political rifts

Plans to ensure access to abortion and expand access to medical terminations have caused splits within major parties and a "insensitive" comparison to Nazis.

Cardinals join mass before conclave to pick new pope

Cardinals join mass before conclave to pick new pope

Cardinals join mass before conclave to pick new pope

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.

All cardinals have arrived in Rome for papal conclave

All cardinals have arrived in Rome for papal conclave

All cardinals have arrived in Rome for papal conclave

All cardinals have arrived in Rome for papal conclave

All cardinals who are eligible to elect the next head of the Catholic Church have arrived in Rome two days before the conclave begins.

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Who will be the new Pope? Even the cardinals don't know

As the men who will decide the next Pope prepare to enter a conclave, some have been giving speeches that may sway the vote in their favour.

Poignant salute to tragic heroes of historic 'babylift'

The heroism of Australian women dedicated to saving war's most vulnerable victims has been remembered at a memorial service marking an unimaginable tragedy.

Church acknowledges priest's daughter after DNA first

Linda Kelly-Lawless has been campaigning for more than six years for the Catholic Church to recognise that she is the daughter of an Australian priest.

Details of conclave to elect new Pope released

The conclave to elect a new Pope will begin with a special mass in St Peter's Basilica on May 7 before the 133 cardinals file into the Sistine Chapel.

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Dignitaries join everyday Australians to farewell Pope

Catholics and political leaders have gathered across Australia to pay their respects and celebrate the life of the late Pope Francis.

'Voice of compassion': Aussie churchgoers farewell Pope

Australian Catholics have used Sunday mass to farewell Pope Francis at the first services since his funeral, celebrating him as a "voice for the voiceless".

Pope Francis's funeral told his legacy must survive

World leaders and the Catholic faithful have bid farewell to Pope Francis in a funeral that urged people to ensure his care for the downtrodden continues.

Vatican Trump meeting could prove historic: Zelenskiy

Volodymyr Zelenskiy says his meeting with Donald Trump could prove historic if the peaceful end to Ukraine's war with Russia that they discussed is achieved.

PM hails papacy to poor as world farewells Pope Francis

Pope Francis leaves a legacy of compassion for the powerless and poor, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says, as the Catholic faithful gather to his funeral.

Faithful flock on last day to pay respects to Pope

About 150,000 people have filed into St Peter's Basilica to farewell Pope Francis, with thousands more set to pay their respects before his casket is closed.

Basilica reopens to faithful bidding farewell to Pope

Mourners have queued in their tens of thousands to pay their last respects to Pope Francis, as the late pontiff lies in state before his funeral.

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