Top Stories Politics Courts General Finance Sport World FactCheck

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Support AAP with a free or paid subscription

Subscribe to AAP News Download our app

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Support AAP with a free or paid subscription

Subscribe to AAP News Download our app

Latest news: Religion and Belief

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.

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Subscribe to AAP News

Already a member? Sign in here

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.

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

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'

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

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.

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Subscribe to AAP News

Already a member? Sign in here

Details of conclave to elect new Pope released

Details of conclave to elect new Pope released

Details of conclave to elect new Pope released

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.

Dignitaries join everyday Australians to farewell Pope

Dignitaries join everyday Australians to farewell Pope

Dignitaries join everyday Australians to farewell Pope

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

'Voice of compassion': Aussie churchgoers farewell Pope

'Voice of compassion': Aussie churchgoers farewell Pope

'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

Pope Francis's funeral told his legacy must survive

Pope Francis's funeral told his legacy must survive

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

Vatican Trump meeting could prove historic: Zelenskiy

Vatican Trump meeting could prove historic: Zelenskiy

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

PM hails papacy to poor as world farewells Pope Francis

PM hails papacy to poor as world farewells Pope Francis

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

Faithful flock on last day to pay respects to Pope

Faithful flock on last day to pay respects to Pope

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.

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Subscribe to AAP News

Already a member? Sign in here

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.

MP's tribute to late mum after invite to Pope's funeral

Pope Francis offered hope and teachings that transcend religion, a federal MP has said as he prepares to represent Australia at the pontiff's funeral.

Thousands honour Pope Francis in St Peter's Basilica

Long lines of the faithful have emerged in Rome as people file through St Peter's Basilica to pay their final respects to Pope Francis.

Catholic Australians' mega pilgrimage to farewell Pope

Devoted Catholics are making the long journey across the world to pay their final respects to the late Pope Francis before his funeral.

Access five free articles per month

Subscription Options

Already a member? Sign in here

Cardinals set date for Pope's viewing and funeral

The public viewing of Pope Francis will begin on Wednesday and his funeral will be on Saturday, the Vatican says, as the faithful grieve the pontiff's death.

Church leaders speak glowingly of 'Aussie-like' Pope

Australian Catholics are mourning and remembering Pope Francis as a man of simple piety who gave them hope for the church's future, after his death aged 88.

Australian Catholics join world mourning for Pope

Church leaders and politicians have led tributes to Pope Francis who has died after battling illness, with Catholics set to join services across the nation.

Pope Francis has 'returned to the house of the Father'

Pope Francis, the first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church, has died at the age of 88 after suffering various ailments in his 12-year papacy.

Dutton talks up diversity in multicultural street walk

Peter Dutton has spent his Good Friday with Australia's multicultural communities as he tries to turn around his election chances in the campaign's final weeks.

Fish frenzy at famous market for Good Friday feast

An iconic Sydney fish market has enjoyed its busiest day of the year, with people opting to observe tradition and ignore red meat on Good Friday,

Pope in first Vatican appearance since leaving hospital

Pope Francis has greeted crowds at the Vatican in his first appearance since leaving hospital after surviving double pneumonia.

Topics

Politics Australia New South Wales Victoria Europe Unrest, Conflicts and War Health Disaster and Accident South Australia International Relations Election Diplomacy Death Social Issue Religion and Belief Human Interest Political Candidates War Rest of World Rescue

No opinion, no spin, no agenda.

Support AAP News

Already a member?
Sign in here