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Paedophile teacher's 40th conviction: Crimes continue to haunt survivors
His eighth confirmed victim stared him down in court this week. Others may be waiting.
'An insult': King's honour recipient slams Govt abuse in care redress move
'Why put more money into a system that’s not working?', abuse in care survivor says.
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.
‘Great honour’: World leaders welcome Leo, first US pope
Robert Francis Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, is the first American pope.
Eyes 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.
'A fair bit of division': What NZ Catholics want from the next Pope
NZ Catholics hope the next Pope continues Francis’ focus on unity and minorities.
'Most open election': Religious expert predicts close but swift conclave
The 133 cardinals will debate issues such as divorce, clergy abuse, and LGBTQ+ topics.
Watch: Smoke from Vatican after Cardinals enter conclave to elect new pope
The conclave includes 133 electors from 70 countries, reflecting diverse views.
Women release pink smoke near Vatican to demand voice in Church leadership
'You cannot keep ignoring 50% of the Catholic population'.
Closed doors, white smoke: Papal conclave set to begin
Voting set to start, requiring a two-thirds majority for a new pope.
Simon 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.
Conclave: The world's most secretive voting process
Michael Morrah explains what's happening inside Rome's Sistine Chapel. Video / Corey Fleming
Scandals, sniping and 'church speak': Tensions rise ahead of papal conclave
Three days before the largest papal conclave ever, campaigns and intrigues are swirling.
Trump posts spoof picture of himself dressed as Pope
The US President joked about being the next Pope before the conclave on May 7.
US conservatives push for hard-right papal candidate
Washington Post: Some conservatives hope for a traditionalist successor to Pope Francis.
'St Peter's was packed': NZ's only cardinal reflects on attending Pope's funeral
Cardinal John Dew felt privileged to attend Pope Francis' funeral.
250,000 pay respects to Pope Francis as world leaders gather
Strict security measures are in place as heads of nations arrive for Francis' funeral.
Editorial: Reflecting on the People's Pope and his legacy
OPINION: Francis was known as the People’s Pope for his social justice advocacy.
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.
One of NZ's top Catholics to help elect new Pope, shares memories of Pope Francis
New Zealand's Cardinal will take part in the secret election of a new Pope.
'One isn't born a saint': School nuns remember Pope Francis as a boy
There are homages to the boy who became the Pope everywhere in Flores, in Buenos Aires.
'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.
Pope Francis remembered at St Patrick's cathedral mass
A special mass at St Patrick's cathedral was held to remember the passing of Pope Francis. Attendees gathered to pay their respects and celebrate his contributions to the church.