7 h. ago Pope Francis’ care for others reflected the best of all of us

As a Jew, I was always impressed by Pope Francis’ commitment to reach out to other communities, and people with no religious affiliations.

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14 h. ago Vatican announces Pope Francis' funeral will be held on Saturday

The Vatican has confirmed details on when Pope Francis' funeral will take place, with Prince William among guests.

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21 h. ago Leaders’ debate 2025 as it happened: Dutton, Albanese go head

The death of Pope Francis disrupted the leaders’ campaign plans ahead of their third debate. Follow our live coverage.

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25 h. ago Pope Francis death as it happened: PM suspends election campaign, Trump to attend funeral after leader of Catholic Church dies aged 88

Pope Francis, the reforming head of the Catholic Church, has died at the age of 88. Follow our coverage.

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27 h. ago Cardinals rush to Rome to prepare for Pope’s funeral and conclave

As church bells tolled across Rome to mark Pope Francis’s death, cardinals from across the world began making their way to the Vatican and will hold their first meeting within hours.

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27 h. ago The six films that show the cinematic appeal of Pope Francis

He may be the unlikeliest of movie stars, but throughout his papacy Francis has fascinated dramatists and documentarians alike. Here are some of the finest.

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31 h. ago More Uniqlo than Balenciaga: Pope Francis’ simpler fashion legacy

By rejecting excessive papal regalia such as solid gold rings, Pope Francis projected an image of humility, sustainability and restraint.

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31 h. ago Build bridges, not walls: Where the Pope fell out with Trump

Although Pope Francis attacked Trump over immigration just two days before he died, the US president is still going to his funeral.

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34 h. ago Who will be the next pope? These are some of the top contenders

Predicting the next pope can be a fool’s errand. Still, there are always front-runners, and here are some being talked about to succeed Pope Francis.

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35 h. ago Pope Francis death updates: PM suspends election campaign, Trump to attend funeral after leader of Catholic Church dies aged 88

Pope Francis, the reforming head of the Catholic Church, has died at the age of 88. Follow our coverage.

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36 h. ago Federal election 2025 LIVE updates: Leaders pay tribute to Pope Francis; early voting opens

Follow our live coverage as we bring you all the news from the campaign across the nation.

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38 h. ago In the Pope’s final days, doctors pleaded with him to rest. But Francis had a final mission

In the end, it was not the solemn corridors of a hospital ward that bore witness to the Pope’s final days, but the sun-drenched square of St Peter’s Basilica.

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38 h. ago What qualities are now required of a pontiff in the world of Donald Trump?

Pope Francis often just preached to the converted. The new pope will have to forge a path between the failings of his predecessors.

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42 h. ago Pope Francis death updates: World reacts as leader of the Catholic Church dies aged 88

Pope Francis, the reforming head of the Catholic Church, has died at the age of 88. Follow our coverage.

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45 h. ago As it happened: Pope Francis, head of the Catholic Church dies at 88

Pope Francis, the reforming head of the Catholic Church, has died at the age of 88, the Vatican has confirmed. Follow our coverage.

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47 h. ago Pope Francis battled entrenched interests to lift his church

The pontiff’s death at 88 leaves the Catholic Church at the crossroads of modernity and traditionalism

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48 h. ago Pope Francis dies live updates: Head of the Catholic Church dead at 88

Pope Francis, the reforming head of the Catholic Church, has died at the age of 88, the Vatican has confirmed. Follow our live coverage.

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49 h. ago Possible candidates to become Pope have already been discussed

With Pope Francis' health ailing health, conversations have already been had about who might lead the Catholic Church.

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66 h. ago Pope Francis emerges from convalescence on Easter, delights crowd

Pope Francis stopped occasionally to bless babies brought up to him, a scene that was common in the past but unthinkable just a few weeks ago as the 88-year-old pope fought for his life.

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69 h. ago Pope surprises faithful with Easter appearance after illness

Pope Francis emerged from his convalescence on Easter Sunday to bless the thousands of people in St Peter's Square and treat them to a surprise popemobile romp through the piazza.

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