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Pope Leo to slowly resume his duties after surgery

Pope Leo to slowly resume his duties after surgery

The Pope has delivered the traditional Angelus blessing to the faithful in St Peter's Square, just days after surgery to remove a cancerous tumour.

Pope's lung surgery recovery 'proceeding as planned’

Pope's lung surgery recovery 'proceeding as planned’

Pope's lung surgery recovery 'proceeding as planned’

Pope's lung surgery recovery 'proceeding as planned’

Pope Leo XIV's recovery from surgery to remove a lower lobe of his lung is "proceeding as planned", doctors say.

World prays for Pope after lung cancer diagnosis

World prays for Pope after lung cancer diagnosis

World prays for Pope after lung cancer diagnosis

World prays for Pope after lung cancer diagnosis

Pope Leo has spent a peaceful night in hospital after undergoing surgery, with global leaders and the faithful offering prayers for the recovering pontiff.

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Australian bishop concedes justice delay in abuse case

Australian bishop concedes justice delay in abuse case

A top Australian Catholic bishop defended the church’s decision to let police take the lead in the case against former WA bishop Christopher Saunders.

'Insane': child-abusing monk lauded by supporters

'Insane': child-abusing monk lauded by supporters

A head monk who betrayed the trust of six young girls and their families when he lured them away with lollies at his temple has been jailed.

Jim Bakker, TV preacher felled by scandals, dies at 86

Jim Bakker, TV preacher felled by scandals, dies at 86

US ‌televangelist Jim Bakker, ‌who built a ‌multimillion-dollar evangelical empire before ‌being ⁠disgraced by sex and financial scandals, has died at 86.

This Hindu deity fights chaos. He's earned an art show

This Hindu deity fights chaos. He's earned an art show

The first Australian exhibition to celebrate the many forms of Vishnu explores centuries of art devoted to the Hindu deity, as well as contemporary artworks.

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Pope urges world to 'slow down' on AI in fervent plea

Pope urges world to 'slow down' on AI in fervent plea

Pope urges world to 'slow down' on AI in fervent plea

Pope urges world to 'slow down' on AI in fervent plea

Pope Leo XIV has called for robust regulation of artificial intelligence and for its developers to work for the common good rather than profit.

Women's sex abuse nightmare at hands of 'monster' monk

Women's sex abuse nightmare at hands of 'monster' monk

Women's sex abuse nightmare at hands of 'monster' monk

Women's sex abuse nightmare at hands of 'monster' monk

The former child victims of a head monk have detailed the devastating impacts of his sexual offending on them decades later after he was convicted.

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.

Community supports imam after house damaged by fire

Community supports imam after house damaged by fire

Community supports imam after house damaged by fire

Community supports imam after house damaged by fire

A distressed imam and his family will rebuild their lives after their family home was damaged in a fire deemed by police to be non-suspicious.

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 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

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

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 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

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

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.

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 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

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".

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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