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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 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.

Ex-priest hit with more child sexual abuse charges

Ex-priest hit with more child sexual abuse charges

Ex-priest hit with more child sexual abuse charges

Ex-priest hit with more child sexual abuse charges

An ex-priest accused of grooming a 14-year-old during a police sting is expected to plead after being hit with further child abuse material and sex allegations.

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Christians push back on 'very dangerous' cult laws

Christians push back on 'very dangerous' cult laws

Protecting vulnerable people from harmful behaviour within cults could be problematic for legitimate religious groups, Christian leaders say.

Leo, the first US Pope, criticises nationalist politics

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.

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

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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PM to meet world leaders ahead of Pope's inauguration

PM to meet world leaders ahead of Pope's inauguration

PM to meet world leaders ahead of Pope's inauguration

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

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

'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.

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.

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".

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.

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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.

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.

Pope's body placed in basilica after solemn procession

The Vatican has opened St Peter’s Basilica to the faithful to pay their final respects to Pope Francis as his body lies in state before his funeral and burial.

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.

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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.

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.

Pope blesses crowd as he's discharged from hospital

After battling a life-threatening case of pneumonia in both lungs, Pope Francis has made his first public appearance in five weeks as he left hospital.

Pope Francis no longer using ventilation, Vatican says

Pope Francis' condition has continued to improve and he no longer needs to use mechanical ventilation to help him breathe at night, the Vatican says.

Pope Francis starts new process for Catholic reforms

Pope Francis has started a new three-year process for church reforms as he continues his recovery from double pneumonia in hospital in Rome.

Pope Francis no longer in immediate danger, doctors say

Pope Francis is no longer in imminent danger as a result of pneumonia, his doctors say, but the pontiff will remain in hospital for several more days.

Pope showing 'good response' to hospital treatment

The Vatican says Pope Francis is responding well to therapy for double pneumonia and has shown a "gradual, slight improvement" in recent days.

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