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New Zealand'All I could do was watch and pray': Avondale church fire treated as suspicious 13 Jul 10:47 PM
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WorldOpinion: How the papal conclave became a viral sensationThe conclave sparked unprecedented online interest, with fancams of cardinals.12 May 06:33 AM
WorldPope Leo XIV raises spectre of 'third world war' in first Sunday addressThe 267th pontiff has addressed turbulent current events head-on.11 May 06:06 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Pope Leo has unique opportunity to help heal American divideOPINION: The Chicago-born Pope has opposed radical Christianity and Trump policy.09 May 05:00 PM
WorldFirst American pope's views on Trump, Vance over immigrationThousands packed into St Peter’s Square and cheered as the new pope appeared.08 May 10:25 PM
WorldWhat does the papal name Leo mean?The 267th pope is joining a group of 13 other popes who took the name Leo.08 May 10:05 PM
PremiumPremiumWorld'Not a grandstander': How a quiet US missionary became Pope Leo XIVNew York Times: Robert Prevost has pushed back hard against MAGA-style Christian ideology.08 May 09:56 PM
World‘Great honour’: World leaders welcome Leo, first US popeRobert Francis Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, is the first American pope.08 May 07:30 PM
WorldWho is Pope Leo XIV?Pope Leo XIV is the first US pope, known for his missionary work in Peru.08 May 06:02 PM
WorldEyes on the chapel: Black smoke again as conclave fails to elect new pope Cardinals tasked with choosing a new pope have begun a second day of voting inside.08 May 08:52 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'A fair bit of division': What NZ Catholics want from the next PopeNZ Catholics hope the next Pope continues Francis’ focus on unity and minorities.08 May 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Most open election': Religious expert predicts close but swift conclaveThe 133 cardinals will debate issues such as divorce, clergy abuse, and LGBTQ+ topics.08 May 05:41 AM
WorldWatch: Smoke from Vatican after Cardinals enter conclave to elect new popeThe conclave includes 133 electors from 70 countries, reflecting diverse views.07 May 07:43 PM
WorldWomen release pink smoke near Vatican to demand voice in Church leadership'You cannot keep ignoring 50% of the Catholic population'. 07 May 05:41 PM
WorldClosed doors, white smoke: Papal conclave set to beginVoting set to start, requiring a two-thirds majority for a new pope.06 May 10:11 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Pope Francis, Trump and the Aussie election - the lessons for Luxon Opinion: Just because clowns are running America doesn't mean we need them here too.06 May 09:00 PM
WorldConclave: The world's most secretive voting processMichael Morrah explains what's happening inside Rome's Sistine Chapel. Video / Corey FlemingWatch06 May 05:00 PM
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WorldTrump posts spoof picture of himself dressed as PopeThe US President joked about being the next Pope before the conclave on May 7. 03 May 06:56 AM
WorldUS conservatives push for hard-right papal candidateWashington Post: Some conservatives hope for a traditionalist successor to Pope Francis.30 Apr 02:58 AM
New Zealand'St Peter's was packed': NZ's only cardinal reflects on attending Pope's funeralCardinal John Dew felt privileged to attend Pope Francis' funeral.27 Apr 04:08 AM
World250,000 pay respects to Pope Francis as world leaders gatherStrict security measures are in place as heads of nations arrive for Francis' funeral.25 Apr 11:07 PM
