4 d. ago Kings Cross nightclub king holds wild rave 'funeral' for himself

One of Sydney's true kings of the Cross, nightclub identity Steve Lowe, has marked the premature end of his life much the way he lived it: with a star-studded bash the whole city is talking about.

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4 d. ago Pope Leo XIV watched Conclave movie to prepare, brother says

In a new interview, the new pope’s brother reveals he ‘knew how to behave’ because he had seen the 2024 hit thrillerVatican watchers weren’t the only ones consulting the movie Conclave before the pivotal election of a new pope.The new pontiff himself – Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, who took the name Leo XIV – watched the 2024 movie dramatizing the Vatican’s selection process ahead of the sequestration of cardinals that chose him to lead the Catholic church, according to his older brother. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago New Pope Leo XIV is 'exact opposite of Donald Trump' and will 'challenge' US president

US President Donald Trump is set to be be "challenged" by fellow American Pope Leo XIV who was elected into the role by cardinals on Thursday as successor to Pope Francis

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5 d. ago Pope Leo XIV’s first speech in full as new pontiff declares ‘evil will not prevail’

Pope Leo XIV paid tribute to Pope Francis and thanked cardinals who elected him after two days of voting

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5 d. ago Who Is Pope Leo XIV? Robert Prevost becomes 267th pontiff and first from the United States

Robert Francis Prevost was made a cardinal by Pope Francis in 2023 and was responsible for vetting nominations for bishops around the world

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5 d. ago Robert Francis Prevost becomes first US pope and will be known as Leo XIV – live

Bells ring in St Peter’s Square as cardinals elect successor to Pope FrancisRobert Prevost becomes Pope Leo XIV as cardinals elect first US pontiffUS celebrates first US pope: ‘Everything dope, including the pope’Historically, some of the conclaves were really drawn out: in 13th century, they needed three years, over 1,000 days, to choose Gregory X.There was also one that ended on the first day, when Julius II in 1503 was elected after just 10 hours. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago US celebrates Leo XIV as first American pontiff: ‘Everything dope, including the pope’

Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson hails hometown cardinal as Donald Trump and others offer congratulationsNew pope chosen: latest updatesAmericans are celebrating and speaking out after the US cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, who will be known as Pope Leo XIV, was announced as the next pope.“Congratulations to Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, who was just named Pope. It is such an honor to realize that he is the first American Pope. What excitement, and what a Great Honor for our Country. I look forward to meeting Pope Leo XIV. It will be a very meaningful moment!” Donald Trump wrote on Truth Social shortly after the pope, who was born in Chicago, appeared on the Vatican balcony in Rome on Thursday. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Americans celebrate Leo XIV as first US pontiff: ‘Everything dope, including the pope’

Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson hails hometown cardinal as Donald Trump and others offer congratulationsNew pope chosen: latest updatesShare your views on Pope Leo XIVAmericans are celebrating and speaking out after the US cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, who will be known as Pope Leo XIV, was announced as the next pope.“Congratulations to Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, who was just named Pope. It is such an honor to realize that he is the first American Pope. What excitement, and what a Great Honor for our Country. I look forward to meeting Pope Leo XIV. It will be a very meaningful moment!” Donald Trump wrote on Truth Social shortly after the pope, who was born in Chicago, appeared on the Vatican balcony in Rome on Thursday. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago New pope LIVE: Cardinal Robert Prevost elected first North American pontiff and will be called Pope Leo XIV

Pope Leo XIV emerged onto the balcony of St Peter's Basilica where he addressed jubilant crowds

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5 d. ago PHOTO COLLECTION: Pope Leo XIV, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost

This is a photo collection curated by AP photo editors.

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5 d. ago Conclave live: Robert Francis Prevost to be first American pope and will become Leo XIV

Bells ring in St Peter’s Square as cardinals elect successor to Pope FrancisExplainer: how does the conclave work?Leading candidates to be the next popeHistorically, some of the conclaves were really drawn out: in 13th century, they needed three years, over 1,000 days, to choose Gregory X.There was also one that ended on the first day, when Julius II in 1503 was elected after just 10 hours. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago New Pope named as Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost – the first American to hold the post

After the world's 1.4 billion Catholics waited with baited breath, the new pope has emerged on the balcony above St Peter's Square usher in a new era for the church

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5 d. ago Who is new Pope Robert Prevost? First American chosen to lead as Pope Leone XIV

The successor to Pope Francis has been announced after a conclave of 133 cardinals gathered in the Sistine Chapel for an ultra secretive voting process to select the new head of the Catholic Church

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5 d. ago Who is new Pope Robert Prevost? Pope Leo XIV first US leader of Catholic church

The successor to Pope Francis has been announced after a conclave of 133 cardinals gathered in the Sistine Chapel for an ultra secretive voting process to select the new head of the Catholic Church

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5 d. ago New pope elected LIVE: New leader of Catholic Church chosen as white smoke pours from Sistine Chapel chimney

A record 133 cardinals from 70 countries are involved in the secret ballot to elect a new pope

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6 d. ago Fake cardinals, seagulls stealing the show, and dodgy smoke: The Conclave's most bizarre moments

In 2013, child abuse protestor Ralph Napierski posed as a cardinal in an attempt to disrupt the conclave. Guards noticed his robes were too short and his fascia pink rather than red

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6 d. ago More black smoke from Sistine Chapel signals wait for new pope goes on

A new pope requires a two-thirds majority in the voting.

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6 d. ago Conclave LIVE: Black smoke pours from Sistine Chapel chimney as cardinals fail to elect new pope

A record 133 cardinals from 70 countries are involved in the secret ballot to elect a new pope

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6 d. ago Cardinals resume voting as world watches Vatican City for white smoke

Up to four rounds of voting can take place each full day of conclave, two in the morning and two in the afternoon.

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6 d. ago Conclave LIVE: Cardinals return for second day of election to choose new pope after black smoke on first night

A successor to Pope Francis could be chosen today when up to four rounds of voting will take place

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