17 h. ago Australia to hold talks aimed at entering defence pact with EU

Anthony Albanese confirms country could sign on to deal as he arrives in Calgary for G7 summitAustralia news live: latest politics updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralia is to hold formal negotiations on joining a new defence agreement with the European Union, with the prime minister preparing to discuss plans for enhanced security cooperation at this week’s G7 summit in Canada.Amid the deteriorating international security landscape, Anthony Albanese will use the talks with EU Commission president, Ursula von der Leyen, and the European Council president, António Costa, in Alberta to explore a security and defence partnership, proposed at the inauguration mass of Pope Leo XIV in Rome last month.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Is this the moment the Pope got starstruck by Oprah? Fans convinced new Supreme Pontiff lit up when he spotted her in crowd

On Wednesday, the 71-year-old daytime television icon shared a video of the newly elected pope driving through an adoring crowd after having delivered his inaugural mass.

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3 w. ago Pope Leo XIV broke major popemobile rule before his inaugural Mass in St Peter's Square

On Sunday May 18 thousands gathered in Vatican City's St Peter's Square to attend Leo's historic Sunday Mass service - but as he greeted the crowds he broke one major rule

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4 w. ago JD Vance brushes off new Pope 'snub' by giving him very unusual gift in closed

Vice President JD Vance and his wife Usha met with Pope Leo XIV on Monday during an official papal audience with the American delegation that traveled to the Vatican for the pope's inaugural mass.

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4 w. ago Let us Ray! Deputy PM meets Pope Leo XIV at mass in Rome following new pontiff's inauguration

The Deputy Prime Minister was among attendees at a mass in the Vatican as the new pontiff marked the official start of his papacy.

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4 w. ago At Pope Leo XIV’s inaugural Mass and beyond, Jewish leaders show hope in Jewish

Jewish leaders got front seats at Pope Leo XIV’s inauguration Mass

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4 w. ago Pope Leo's epic snub to JD Vance after first American pontiff's inaugural mass in Rome

JD Vance and his wife Usha attended the first American pontiff's commencement service in Rome on Sunday, despite Pope Leo's avid criticism of the Trump administration.

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4 w. ago Pope Leo’s heartwarming gesture to babies on his first popemobile ride

Pope Leo XIV made a heartwarming gesture during his first ride in the popemobile on Sunday, 18 May, by blessing two babies in front of thousands of well-wishers.

Events

4 w. ago JD Vance shakes Zelensky's hand at Pope Leo's inauguration mass after war of words between pair and US Vice President

The pair shook hands in their first meeting since their heated exchange at the White House in February that shocked the world - as Russia launched a 'record' drone barrage on Kyiv.

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4 w. ago Cannes, Eurovision and a pope’s inaugural mass: photos of the weekend

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Culture

4 w. ago Princess Charlene of Monaco, Spain's Queen Letizia and Belgium's Queen Mathilde meet Pope Leo XIV after inauguration Mass in all

Europe's Royal Families travelled to St Peter's Square in Vatican City to attend Pope Leo XIV's historic inauguration mass on Sunday.

Politics

4 w. ago Mass diplomacy! Pope Leo XIV meets with Zelensky and his wife for private meeting

The Ukrainian President and his wife Olena Zelenska met with Leo, 69, after the Vatican granted him an audience following the Pope's inaugural mass at St Peter's Square.

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4 w. ago Watch in full: Pope Leo XIV holds inaugural mass in front of thousands at St Peter’s Square

Pope Leo XIV delivered his inaugural mass in the Vatican’s St. Peter's Square on Sunday, 18 May, in front of world leaders and thousands of well-wishers.

Politics

4 w. ago Zelensky and JD Vance shake hands at Pope mass in first meeting since infamous Oval Office clash

The Ukrainian president met with the US vice president on the sidelines of Pope Leo’s inauguration on Sunday

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4 w. ago Cannes, Pope Leo’s Inauguration Mass and Eurovision: photos of the weekend

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Culture

4 w. ago Shake it off! Pope Leo XIV grasps the hand of JD Vance at his inauguration mass after openly criticising the US VP... (who was the last pope's final official visitor!)

The US Pontiff, 69, warmly took hold of Vance's hand as he received a series of world leaders at St Peter's Square.

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4 w. ago How Pope Leo XIV broke a major rule with his popemobile entrance before his inaugural Mass

The newly elected Pope Leo, 69, arrived at around 8.15am and could be seen addressing the crowd from his open-top popemobile.

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4 w. ago Watch: Pope Leo criticises global economic system for ‘marginalising the poorest’

Pope Leo XIV has used his first homily to criticise the global economic system for “marginalising the poorest”.

Economics

4 w. ago Pope Leo takes aim at ‘autocrats’ during inaugural mass in front of tens of thousands of well

Pope Leo XIV spoke of unity and communion as the pillars of the Catholic Church during his first homily

Politics

4 w. ago Pope Leo XIV gives first major address at inauguration attended by thousands

UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy, Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner and the Duke of Edinburgh, who was representing the King, were among attendees.

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