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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

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

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

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

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 has 'returned to the house of the Father'

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

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 in first Vatican appearance since leaving hospital

Pope in first Vatican appearance since leaving hospital

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

Pope blesses crowd as he's discharged from hospital

Pope blesses crowd as he's discharged from hospital

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 no longer using ventilation, Vatican says

Pope Francis no longer using ventilation, Vatican says

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 starts new process for Catholic reforms

Pope Francis starts new process for Catholic reforms

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 no longer in immediate danger, doctors say

Pope Francis no longer in immediate danger, doctors say

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

Pope showing 'good response' to hospital treatment

Pope showing 'good response' to hospital treatment

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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Pope Francis rested well overnight in hospital: Vatican

Pope Francis slept through the night as he continues to recover from double pneumonia, the Vatican says, as it prepares to celebrate Lent without the pontiff.

Pope on ventilation after respiratory problems: Vatican

Pope Francis has been put back on non-invasive mechanical ventilation after two episodes of "acute respiratory insufficiency," the Vatican says.

Pope Francis off ventilation and stable, Vatican says

The Pope is stable and off mechanical ventilation, the Vatican says, signalling he's overcome risks from a respiratory crisis as he recovers from pneumonia.

Pope stable, resting after peaceful night, Vatican says

The Vatican says Pope Francis remains in a stable condition after a respiratory crisis.

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Pope Francis rests after alarming setback in recovery

Pope Francis has had a peaceful night after a coughing fit that worried doctors after days of cautious optimism as he recovers from double pneumonia.

Pope Francis resting as he continues pneumonia recovery

Pope Francis slept well and is resting, the Vatican says, as he continues his slow recovery from double pneumonia and shows he's still getting work done.

Pope resting after quiet night in hospital: Vatican

Pope Francis has had a quiet night in hospital and is resting, the Vatican says, as the pontiff remains in a critical condition battling double pneumonia.

Pope well enough to talk about saints with Vatican No.2

Pope Francis rested well throughout the night and has had enough strength for a meeting to discuss candidates for sainthood, the Vatican says.

Prayers as Vatican says Pope passes 'tranquil' night

The Pope is resting in hospital after a "tranquil" night, the Vatican says, as he thanks doctors and supporters in a written message.

Pope 'rested well' but won't lead Sunday prayers

The Pope "rested well" overnight, the Vatican says, but will not lead Sunday prayers for a second consecutive week as he's treated for double pneumonia.

Leaders condemn Islamophobic attacks, PM still silent

Alleged assaults of two Muslim women at a shopping centre in separate attacks have been denounced by politicians, as Islamic groups call out double standards.

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