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Pope Francis rested well overnight in hospital: Vatican

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 on ventilation after respiratory problems: Vatican

Pope on ventilation after respiratory problems: Vatican

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

Pope Francis off ventilation and stable, Vatican says

Pope Francis off ventilation and stable, 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.

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Pope stable, resting after peaceful night, Vatican says

Pope stable, resting after peaceful night, Vatican says

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

Pope Francis rests after alarming setback in recovery

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 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 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.

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

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

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

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

Prayers as Vatican says Pope passes 'tranquil' night

Prayers as Vatican says Pope passes 'tranquil' night

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

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

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

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

Leaders condemn Islamophobic attacks, PM still silent

Leaders condemn Islamophobic attacks, PM still silent

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.

Archbishop of Canterbury Welby quits over abuse scandal

Archbishop of Canterbury Welby quits over abuse scandal

Archbishop of Canterbury Welby quits over abuse scandal

Archbishop of Canterbury Welby quits over abuse scandal

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, spiritual leader of the global Anglican communion, has resigned over the Church of England's handling of an abuse case.

PM hails 'historic' visit of Greek Orthodox leader

PM hails 'historic' visit of Greek Orthodox leader

PM hails 'historic' visit of Greek Orthodox leader

PM hails 'historic' visit of Greek Orthodox leader

Spiritual leader Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew has arrived in Australia to mark 100 years since the Greek Orthodox church was established in the country.

East Timor turns out in force for mass with the Pope

East Timor turns out in force for mass with the Pope

East Timor turns out in force for mass with the Pope

East Timor turns out in force for mass with the Pope

Almost half the population of East Timor has turned out for a mass with Pope Francis at a park synonymous with the country's long struggle for independence.

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Pope cheers East Timor while nodding to abuse scandal

Pope Francis has praised East Timor's recovery after receiving a rapturous welcome to the country, and has also vaguely acknowledged a bishop's abuse scandal.

Vatican report says Broome bishop a sexual predator

A longtime Catholic bishop of Broome groomed and sexually assaulted Aboriginal boys and young men, a Vatican investigation has found.

Evangelical church minister admits to child sex abuse

An evangelical church minister who was extradited to Victoria from Tasmania to face child sex abuse charges has admitted to two historic offences.

Catholic Church can be sued by Pell accuser's family

The Catholic Church has lost its challenge over a ruling opening it to liability for damages in a claim brought by the father of an alleged sexual abuse victim.

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Hillsong founder brands failed case a 'targeted attack'

Brian Houston has been cleared of concealing his father's child abuse in a case the Hillsong founder says would not have been brought against someone else.

Church founder's indecent assault conviction set aside

Inspire church founder John McMartin has overturned a conviction for indecently assaulting a teenager at his home after a judge was not satisfied of his guilt.

Church head felt guilt after inappropriate teen massage

Inspire Church founder John McMartin felt guilty about an inappropriate massage he gave a teenage woman, but maintains he did not indecently assault her.

Inspire church founder appeals teen assault conviction

A Pentecostal church founder has appealed a conviction for indecently assaulting a woman almost four decades younger than him, arguing he was treated unfairly.

Hillsong abuse response 'mischaracterised as cover-up'

Hillsong founder Brian Houston's actions after learning his father was a pedophile have been speculatively mischaracterised as a cover-up, his barrister says.

Houston's Hillsong cover-up theory 'flimsy': barrister

Prosecutors say Brian Houston took advantage of a culture of silence in the church that revered his father to ensure child abuse was not reported to police.

Archbishop loses appeal of $2m altar boy payout

A court has rejected a Catholic archbishop's attempt to reduce a nearly $2 million damages payout to an altar boy who was sexually abused by a priest.

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