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Pope welcomes Bob Dylan to Vatican
Bob Dylan gave Pope Leo his autobiography and received a rosary.
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Police still searching for missing Kiwi monk despite diocese's 'presumed death' claim
Justin Evans, originally from Christchurch, vanished from the monastery on April 11.
Pope Leo: World is being ravaged by tyrants
The Pope warned that billions are spent on war while healing and schools lack funds.
McDonald's, Iran, and the Pope: Trump's bizarre press conference
'Mr President, did you post that picture of yourself depicted as Jesus Christ?'
Pope responds to President’s insults: ‘I have no fear of the Trump Administration’
Donald Trump claims Pope Leo XIV owes his election to efforts to appease the White House.
‘Choose peace’: Pope marks first Easter under cloud of Mideast war
He called a Vatican prayer vigil for April 11 and praised the late Pope Francis.
A 400th birthday: St Peter's Basilica gets terrace cafe, translated Mass
The world’s largest church was consecrated on November 18, 1626.
Major cleaning begins of Michelangelo masterpiece
Chief restorer Paolo Violini said the fresco was covered by 'a widespread whiteish haze'.
Inside the frantic global race to find an escape route for Maduro
There were many attempts to find a safe harbour for the Venezuelan leader before US raid.
The quiet pope: Leo’s first foreign trip is revealing his style
In his speeches and actions in Turkey, he emphasised the opposite of self-aggrandisement.
Vatican warns against rise in polyamorous relationships
A new document says monogamy safeguards the equality and dignity of women.
French bishop who had affair resigns at Pope's urging
A preliminary canonical investigation into his behaviour is under way.
King Charles and Pope Leo XIV pray together in historic Vatican service
The King and Queen joined the Pope for an ecumenical service in the Sistine Chapel. Video / AFP
King makes history by praying with Pope
The King is the first British monarch to pray with a Pope since the Reformation.
Vatican panel condemns treatment of abuse survivors
The 103-page study urges the Church to make reparations and take responsibility.
Step aside, popemobile, the Pope gets real horsepower
Proton was gifted by a Polish breeder who plans to auction the Arabian for charity.
Nun turned influencer marries priest
The Catholic couple met six years ago while both were in religious training in Brazil.
New Swiss Guards sworn in to defend the pope
This year’s swearing-in welcomes 27 Swiss recruits with an average age of 23.
Pilgrims of hope: King and Queen to visit Pope Leo XIV in October
King Charles has met three popes before, including John Paul II in 1982.
'God's influencer' becomes first millennial saint amid historic ceremony
New, younger visitors are coming to Assisi because of Carlo Acutis.
Vatican astronomer wants NZ to realise faith and science can be happy bedfellows
'My search for God … is what makes me want to be a scientist.'
‘Hug therapy’: How Pope Leo is trying to unify Vatican
Pope Leo XIV has focused on unity and tradition after Francis’ reformist tenure.
Pope Leo is related to Madonna
Pope Leo XIV is a ninth cousin to pop icon Madonna, genealogy reveals.
From missionary to Pope: Leo XIV's journey to the Vatican
Thousands, including US Vice-President JD Vance, will attend Pope Leo's inauguration.