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What does the papal name Leo mean?
The 267th pope is joining a group of 13 other popes who took the name Leo.
'Not a grandstander': How a quiet US missionary became Pope Leo XIV
New York Times: Robert Prevost has pushed back hard against MAGA-style Christian ideology.
US conservatives push for hard-right papal candidate
Washington Post: Some conservatives hope for a traditionalist successor to Pope Francis.
Thousands gather outside St Peter’s Basilica for Pope Francis' funeral
Thousands, including US President Donald Trump, Britain's Prince William and Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, have gathered in the Vatican for Pope Francis' funeral.
Pope Francis, the unlikely movie star: Six films show his cinematic appeal
New York Times: On screen, he was seen as a character both admired and controversial.
On The Up: 'It's so much bigger than music' - Kiwi singer's journey from refugee to pop inspiration
'I’m so grateful to even have a bad day, because I’m alive'.
'We will not tolerate abuse': Head of Two by Twos church responds to sex abuse claims
Sect head overseer Wayne Dean says he has not been contacted the FBI or police.
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.
US Army pilot's LSD religious defence rejected in court hearing
Kyle Riester allegedly shipped 1797 LSD orders, earning more than NZ$200,000.
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.
'Who am I to judge': Pope Francis' impactful legacy of inclusivity
He was the first Latin American pope and served for 12 years.
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.
'Remarkable courage': Hawke's Bay priests honour Pope Francis
'He was a man that was really keen on dying with his boots on and that’s what he did.'
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.
'A different Pope': Messi leads sporting tributes for Pope Francis
Football matches have been postponed as the sporting world mourns Pope Francis.
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.
What is the Two by Twos, the secretive sect linked to a National MP?
The FBI and NZ Police are collaborating on a global investigation into the sect.
Francis, the first Latin-American Pope, dies at 88
New York Times: How Francis' humble style transformed the papacy.
What happens after the Pope's death?
Conclaves, held in the Sistine Chapel, require cardinals to choose a new pope.