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Voting under way for new pope and labour market remains in sorry state | NZ Herald News Update
Voting under way for new pope, high demand for New Zealand red meat and the labour market remains in sorry state.

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

'Love, care and closeness': Pope's popemobile transformed into clinic
Pope Francis donated a popemobile for a children's clinic in Gaza.

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.

Vancouver Tragedy, Pope Election Begins, NZ Schools' New Learning Mandate | NZ Herald News Update
Vancouver mourns after a deadly festival tragedy, the Vatican prepares to elect a new Pope, and not all principals are convinced by the Government's teaching mandates.

'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.

'Very productive': Trump meets with Zelenskyy in Rome
It is the first time the pair has met in person since their clash in February.

Pope Francis' funeral mass in St Peter's Square
Pope Francis is farewelled at a funeral ceremony in the Vatican's St Peter's Square. Video / AFP

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.

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.

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.

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’ 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.

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.