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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.

Israeli air strikes kill seven in Lebanon

Israeli air strikes kill seven in Lebanon

Israeli air strikes kill seven in Lebanon

Israeli air strikes kill seven in Lebanon

Israeli air strikes on southern Lebanon have killed at least seven people and wounded others.

Trump deletes 'Jesus' post as feud with pope escalates

Trump deletes 'Jesus' post as feud with pope escalates

Trump deletes 'Jesus' post as feud with pope escalates

Trump deletes 'Jesus' post as feud with pope escalates

A now-deleted post on Donald Trump’s Truth Social depicting him as Jesus-like came amid his escalating feud with ‌Pope Leo, who has criticised the war in Iran.

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Pope Leo pushes back at Trump in feud over Iran war

Pope Leo pushes back at Trump in feud over Iran war

Pope Leo has responded to President Donald Trump's criticism over the US-Israel war in Iran, saying the Vatican's peace appeals are rooted in the Gospel.

Pope Leo urges peace in first Easter mass

Pope Leo urges peace in first Easter mass

Pope Leo has celebrated his first Easter mass as pontiff, urging peace through dialogue and calling for an end to conflicts worldwide.

Pope names Australian as Vatican's chief legal expert

Pope names Australian as Vatican's chief legal expert

Pope Leo has filled one of the most important Vatican vacancies by tapping an Australian church lawyer to serve as the Holy See's chief legal expert.

Pope Leo points to Gaza's suffering in Xmas homily

Pope Leo points to Gaza's suffering in Xmas homily

During his first Christmas Day message, Pope Leo has urged the faithful to shed indifference toward those who are suffering.

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Pope Leo condemns wealthy living in a bubble of luxury

Pope Leo condemns wealthy living in a bubble of luxury

Pope Leo condemns wealthy living in a bubble of luxury

Pope Leo condemns wealthy living in a bubble of luxury

Pope Leo XIV has criticised how wealthy people live in a “bubble of comfort and luxury” while the poor suffer.

Christian leaders in Gaza after Israel's church strike

Christian leaders in Gaza after Israel's church strike

Christian leaders in Gaza after Israel's church strike

Christian leaders in Gaza after Israel's church strike

Jerusalem's top Catholic and Greek Orthodox officials have entered Gaza in a show of solidarity after Israel's strike on a Catholic church in the enclave.

Deadly Israeli strike on Gaza Catholic church condemned

Deadly Israeli strike on Gaza Catholic church condemned

Deadly Israeli strike on Gaza Catholic church condemned

Deadly Israeli strike on Gaza Catholic church condemned

Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel "deeply regrets" ammunition hitting a Catholic church in Gaza, killing three people, and says there will be a probe.

Two die in church as Israeli strikes kill 22 in Gaza

Two die in church as Israeli strikes kill 22 in Gaza

Two die in church as Israeli strikes kill 22 in Gaza

Two die in church as Israeli strikes kill 22 in Gaza

An apparent Israeli strike has hit a Catholic church in Gaza, killing two people and injuring a priest, as bombardments continue in the Strip and talks drag on.

Leo, the first US Pope, criticises nationalist politics

Leo, the first US Pope, criticises nationalist politics

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.

Hope Pope's blessing foreshadows end to EU food fight

Hope Pope's blessing foreshadows end to EU food fight

Hope Pope's blessing foreshadows end to EU food fight

Hope Pope's blessing foreshadows end to EU food fight

Australia is offering to drop a luxury car tax in exchange for better meat access to European markets following trade talks in the Vatican City.

Pope urges unity for divided church in landmark mass

Pope urges unity for divided church in landmark mass

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.

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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.

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.

Pope Leo tells cardinals to continue legacy of Francis

Pope Leo XIV is urging the world's Catholic cardinals to continue the vision of his predecessor and renew their commitment to major church reforms.

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'Time of my life': Aussie cardinal's conclave insight

Australia's highest-ranking Catholic has reflected on his opportunity to participate in the secretive conclave process that resulted in Pope Leo's election.

New Pope vows to bring light to world's 'dark nights'

Leo XIV has pledged to help the Catholic Church be an "ark of salvation" as he celebrated his first mass as pontiff and as history's first US pope.

Prevost, now Leo XIV, a surprise pick as first US pope

Cardinal Robert Prevost had not been seen as a frontrunner for pope and there was a brief moment of silence when his name was announced.

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.

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.

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".

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