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Bishop acquitted of several sexual assault charges

Bishop acquitted of several sexual assault charges

A former bishop accused of hosting alcohol-fuelled parties so he could meet and sexually assault Aboriginal youths has been acquitted of seven charges.

Pope visits US ambassador on July 4, prays for migrants

Pope visits US ambassador on July 4, prays for migrants

Pope visits US ambassador on July 4, prays for migrants

Pope visits US ambassador on July 4, prays for migrants

American Pope Leo XIV has spent the Fourth of July praying for migrants at the epicentre of Europe’s migration debate on the Sicilian island of Lampedusa.

Members of rebel Catholic group excommunicated: Vatican

Members of rebel Catholic group excommunicated: Vatican

Members of rebel Catholic group excommunicated: Vatican

Members of rebel Catholic group excommunicated: Vatican

A breakaway right-wing Catholic group that ordained bishops without Pope Leo's approval ‌are ‌in ⁠schism with the church and excommunicated, the Vatican says.

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After 50 years, Arthur Boyd tapestries go on display

After 50 years, Arthur Boyd tapestries go on display

A series of tapestries by Australian artist Arthur Boyd are on show together for the first time, more than 50 years after they were completed in 1974.

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.

Vatican approves unique exhibition for Aussie cathedral

Vatican approves unique exhibition for Aussie cathedral

The Pope’s offices have approved a modern exhibition to be displayed in Australia, with advanced technology to project artworks from Vatican City.

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.

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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.

Pope Leo pushes back at Trump in feud over Iran war

Pope Leo pushes back at Trump in feud over Iran war

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 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 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

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.

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.

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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

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

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

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.

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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 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.

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.

'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.

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