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Pope Leo XIV raises spectre of 'third world war' in first Sunday address
The 267th pontiff has addressed turbulent current events head-on.
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Pope Leo XIV appeals for peace to 'all peoples' in first address
New Pope named as Cardinal Robert Prevost, takes name Leo XIV. Video / AFP
Eyes on the chapel: Black smoke again as conclave fails to elect new pope
Cardinals tasked with choosing a new pope have begun a second day of voting inside.
'Most open election': Religious expert predicts close but swift conclave
The 133 cardinals will debate issues such as divorce, clergy abuse, and LGBTQ+ topics.
Watch: Smoke from Vatican after Cardinals enter conclave to elect new pope
The conclave includes 133 electors from 70 countries, reflecting diverse views.
Women release pink smoke near Vatican to demand voice in Church leadership
'You cannot keep ignoring 50% of the Catholic population'.
Closed doors, white smoke: Papal conclave set to begin
Voting set to start, requiring a two-thirds majority for a new pope.
Conclave: The world's most secretive voting process
Michael Morrah explains what's happening inside Rome's Sistine Chapel. Video / Corey Fleming
Scandals, sniping and 'church speak': Tensions rise ahead of papal conclave
Three days before the largest papal conclave ever, campaigns and intrigues are swirling.
Trump posts spoof picture of himself dressed as Pope
The US President joked about being the next Pope before the conclave on May 7.
'St Peter's was packed': NZ's only cardinal reflects on attending Pope's funeral
Cardinal John Dew felt privileged to attend Pope Francis' funeral.
'Maybe he doesn't want to stop': Trump questions Putin's peace efforts
Trump met Zelenskyy at Pope Francis' funeral in St Peter’s Basilica.
Pope Francis' funeral mass in St Peter's Square
Pope Francis is farewelled at a funeral ceremony in the Vatican's St Peter's Square. Video / AFP
Pope Francis' funeral: All you need to know as thousands gather to mourn
Between 200,000 and 500,000 mourners are expected at Pope Francis' funeral today.
Editorial: Reflecting on the People's Pope and his legacy
OPINION: Francis was known as the People’s Pope for his social justice advocacy.
Pope Francis’ funeral: who’s attending?
At least 130 foreign delegations had confirmed their attendance.
Pope Francis begins lying in state at St Peter's Basilica
The Pope will lie in state at St Peter's Basilica until his funeral on Saturday.
One of NZ's top Catholics to help elect new Pope, shares memories of Pope Francis
New Zealand's Cardinal will take part in the secret election of a new Pope.
'One isn't born a saint': School nuns remember Pope Francis as a boy
There are homages to the boy who became the Pope everywhere in Flores, in Buenos Aires.
Vatican releases first photos of Pope Francis in open coffin, reveals date of funeral
It comes as cardinals meet to set the date for the Catholic leader's funeral.
After the Pope’s death, Catholics mourn lost voice for the dispossessed
Pope Francis dies, ending a papacy defined by advocacy for the marginalised.
'Time of great sorrow': Bay leaders mourn Pope Francis' passing
Todd Muller praised Pope Francis as a humble, reflective leader.
'A remarkable human being': High-profile tributes pour in for Pope Francis
Lionel Messi, King Charles, the two Chrises and more share poignant messages for the Pope.
Opinion: Pope Francis has died, aged 88. These were his greatest reforms and controversies
OPINION: His papacy inspired joy and aspirations, and boiling anger and rejection.
Pope Francis’ calling came as a boy in Argentina, and it led him to the Vatican
New York Times: First pontiff from Latin America tried to create a more welcoming church.
Pope Francis defied doctors' orders to rest, spent final days working
The Pope died on Monday, aged 88.
Pope pushed himself, knowing he 'did not have long left': Vatican source
Pope Francis looked visibly drained when he drove around St Peter’s Square.
15 potential successors to Pope Francis
The April 21 death of the Pope triggered a period of mourning in the Catholic Church.
'Deep passion for sport': How Pope Francis inspired Olympic refugee team
IOC president Thomas Bach said the Pope inspired the team's creation for the 2016 Games.