Catholic Australians’ mega pilgrimage to farewell Pope
Devoted Catholics are making the long journey across the world to pay their final respects to the late Pope Francis before his funeral.
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Thousands honour Pope Francis in St Peter’s Basilica
Long lines of the faithful have emerged in Rome as people file through St Peter's Basilica to pay their final respects to Pope Francis.
Pope’s body placed in basilica after solemn procession
The Vatican has opened St Peter's Basilica to the faithful to pay their final respects to Pope Francis as his body lies in state before his funeral and burial.
Pope Francis has ‘returned to the house of the Father’
Pope Francis, the first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church, has died at the age of 88 after suffering various ailments in his 12-year papacy.
Pope in first Vatican appearance since leaving hospital
Pope Francis has greeted crowds at the Vatican in his first appearance since leaving hospital after surviving double pneumonia.
Pope Francis no longer using ventilation, Vatican says
Pope Francis' condition has continued to improve and he no longer needs to use mechanical ventilation to help him breathe at night, the Vatican says.
Pope blesses crowd as he’s discharged from hospital
After battling a life-threatening case of pneumonia in both lungs, Pope Francis has made his first public appearance in five weeks as he left hospital.
Pope Francis starts new process for Catholic reforms
Pope Francis has started a new three-year process for church reforms as he continues his recovery from double pneumonia in hospital in Rome.
Pope Francis no longer in immediate danger, doctors say
Pope Francis is no longer in imminent danger as a result of pneumonia, his doctors say, but the pontiff will remain in hospital for several more days.
Pope showing ‘good response’ to hospital treatment
The Vatican says Pope Francis is responding well to therapy for double pneumonia and has shown a "gradual, slight improvement" in recent days.
Pope Francis rested well overnight in hospital: Vatican
Pope Francis slept through the night as he continues to recover from double pneumonia, the Vatican says, as it prepares to celebrate Lent without the pontiff.
Pope on ventilation after respiratory problems: Vatican
Pope Francis has been put back on non-invasive mechanical ventilation after two episodes of "acute respiratory insufficiency," the Vatican says.
Pope stable, resting after peaceful night, Vatican says
The Vatican says Pope Francis remains in a stable condition after a respiratory crisis.
Pope Francis off ventilation and stable, Vatican says
The Pope is stable and off mechanical ventilation, the Vatican says, signalling he's overcome risks from a respiratory crisis as he recovers from pneumonia.
Pope Francis rests after alarming setback in recovery
Pope Francis has had a peaceful night after a coughing fit that worried doctors after days of cautious optimism as he recovers from double pneumonia.
Pope resting after quiet night in hospital: Vatican
Pope Francis has had a quiet night in hospital and is resting, the Vatican says, as the pontiff remains in a critical condition battling double pneumonia.
Pope Francis resting as he continues pneumonia recovery
Pope Francis slept well and is resting, the Vatican says, as he continues his slow recovery from double pneumonia and shows he's still getting work done.
Prayers as Vatican says Pope passes ‘tranquil’ night
The Pope is resting in hospital after a "tranquil" night, the Vatican says, as he thanks doctors and supporters in a written message.
Pope well enough to talk about saints with Vatican No.2
Pope Francis rested well throughout the night and has had enough strength for a meeting to discuss candidates for sainthood, the Vatican says.
Pope ‘rested well’ but won’t lead Sunday prayers
The Pope "rested well" overnight, the Vatican says, but will not lead Sunday prayers for a second consecutive week as he's treated for double pneumonia.
Archbishop of Canterbury Welby quits over abuse scandal
Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, spiritual leader of the global Anglican communion, has resigned over the Church of England's handling of an abuse case.
Pope cheers East Timor while nodding to abuse scandal
Pope Francis has praised East Timor's recovery after receiving a rapturous welcome to the country, and has also vaguely acknowledged a bishop's abuse scandal.
East Timor turns out in force for mass with the Pope
Almost half the population of East Timor has turned out for a mass with Pope Francis at a park synonymous with the country's long struggle for independence.
Vatican report says Broome bishop a sexual predator
A longtime Catholic bishop of Broome groomed and sexually assaulted Aboriginal boys and young men, a Vatican investigation has found.
Catholic Church can be sued by Pell accuser’s family
The Catholic Church has lost its challenge over a ruling opening it to liability for damages in a claim brought by the father of an alleged sexual abuse victim.
Hillsong founder brands failed case a ‘targeted attack’
Brian Houston has been cleared of concealing his father's child abuse in a case the Hillsong founder says would not have been brought against someone else.
Hillsong abuse response ‘mischaracterised as cover-up’
Hillsong founder Brian Houston's actions after learning his father was a pedophile have been speculatively mischaracterised as a cover-up, his barrister says.
Houston’s Hillsong cover-up theory ‘flimsy’: barrister
Prosecutors say Brian Houston took advantage of a culture of silence in the church that revered his father to ensure child abuse was not reported to police.
Hollingworth ‘fit for ministry’ despite abuse findings
Former governor-general Peter Hollingworth concedes he failed to appropriately respond to child sex abuse complaints while archbishop of Brisbane.
Charities watchdog probes Hillsong Church fraud claims
The charities watchdog is investigating Hillsong Church over allegations made under parliamentary privilege of fraud, money laundering and tax evasion.
‘Buffer zone’ in place for Cardinal Pell’s funeral
A buffer zone will help mitigate the risk of clashes between mourners and protesters outside Cardinal George Pell's funeral on Thursday.