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The next pope will join a storied list of past leaders of the Holy See,with the first pope of the 20th century being elected 147 years ago.
Pope Francis’ posthumous directive has led Italian Cardinal Angelo Becciu to pull out of papal conclave,averting further Vatican scandal.
Roman Catholic cardinals will meet in a secret conclave to elect the church’s new leader.
Pope Francis has been laid to rest after his funeral at the Vatican. A period of mourning follows – then comes the complex process of naming a successor.
Joining other dignitaries for the Pope’s funeral straight after Anzac Day in Gallipoli prompted Sam Mostyn to reflect deeply on what it means to be a good leader.
Donald Trump’s comments after meeting Volodymyr Zelensky at the Vatican marked a shift in tone. But the US president is prone to adopt the rhetoric of whoever he spoke with last.
The US President mulled imposing sanctions on Russia in a post on social media,as Vladimir Putin claimed a key victory in the war against Ukraine.
About 250,000 people packed into St Peter’s Square for the funeral of Pope Francis. Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky met prior to the service in Rome. Follow live.
As the crowd dispersed and the bells tolled one last time for the man in white,it was clear the church he left behind had been changed forever.