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Latest news: Roman Catholic
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.
Oct 09, 2025
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.
Jul 18, 2025
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.
Jul 17, 2025
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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.
Jul 17, 2025
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.
Jun 08, 2025
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.
May 19, 2025
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.
May 18, 2025
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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.
May 18, 2025
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.
May 16, 2025
'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.
May 11, 2025
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.
May 10, 2025
'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.
May 10, 2025
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.
May 09, 2025
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.
May 09, 2025
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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.
May 07, 2025
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.
May 01, 2025
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.
Apr 28, 2025
'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".
Apr 27, 2025
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Rome bids farewell to Pope Francis with funeral, burial
Romans have clapped as they watched the open-topped popemobile carry Pope Francis' coffin from the Vatican to his chosen burial place at St Mary Major Basilica.
Apr 26, 2025
Pope Francis's funeral told his legacy must survive
World leaders and the Catholic faithful have bid farewell to Pope Francis in a funeral that urged people to ensure his care for the downtrodden continues.
Apr 26, 2025
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.
Apr 26, 2025
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.
Apr 25, 2025
Basilica reopens to faithful bidding farewell to Pope
Mourners have queued in their tens of thousands to pay their last respects to Pope Francis, as the late pontiff lies in state before his funeral.
Apr 24, 2025
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.
Apr 23, 2025
Cardinals set date for Pope's viewing and funeral
The public viewing of Pope Francis will begin on Wednesday and his funeral will be on Saturday, the Vatican says, as the faithful grieve the pontiff's death.
Apr 22, 2025
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