New ZealandKing Charles and Pope Leo XIV pray together in historic Vatican serviceThe King and Queen joined the Pope for an ecumenical service in the Sistine Chapel. Video / AFPWatch23 Oct 07:32 PM
LifestyleKing makes history by praying with PopeThe King is the first British monarch to pray with a Pope since the Reformation.23 Oct 07:29 PM
WorldVatican panel condemns treatment of abuse survivorsThe 103-page study urges the Church to make reparations and take responsibility.16 Oct 06:00 PM
New ZealandVatican astronomer wants NZ to realise faith and science can be happy bedfellows04 Aug 12:50 AM
WorldFrom missionary to Pope: Leo XIV's journey to the VaticanThousands, including US Vice-President JD Vance, will attend Pope Leo's inauguration.18 May 08:12 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
New ZealandNew Pope celebrated as Auckland War Memorial Museum closes | NZ Herald News UpdateThe new pope is celebrated worldwide as Auckland closes it's war memorial museum for asbestos cleaning. Video / NZ HeraldWatch09 May 08:02 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
New ZealandPope Leo XIV appeals for peace to 'all peoples' in first addressNew Pope named as Cardinal Robert Prevost, takes name Leo XIV. Video / AFPWatch08 May 06:30 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
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
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
PremiumPremiumWorldScandals, sniping and 'church speak': Tensions rise ahead of papal conclaveThree days before the largest papal conclave ever, campaigns and intrigues are swirling.05 May 12:44 AM
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
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
World'Maybe he doesn't want to stop': Trump questions Putin's peace effortsTrump met Zelenskyy at Pope Francis' funeral in St Peter’s Basilica.26 Apr 07:30 PM
WorldPope Francis' funeral mass in St Peter's SquarePope Francis is farewelled at a funeral ceremony in the Vatican's St Peter's Square. Video / AFPWatch26 Apr 09:13 AM
WorldPope Francis' funeral: All you need to know as thousands gather to mournBetween 200,000 and 500,000 mourners are expected at Pope Francis' funeral today.25 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Reflecting on the People's Pope and his legacyOPINION: Francis was known as the People’s Pope for his social justice advocacy.25 Apr 05:00 PM
RoyalsPope Francis’ funeral: who’s attending?At least 130 foreign delegations had confirmed their attendance.24 Apr 11:30 PM
WorldPope Francis begins lying in state at St Peter's BasilicaThe Pope will lie in state at St Peter's Basilica until his funeral on Saturday.23 Apr 08:54 AM
