Diocesan News

Pope Francis death

A series of traditions when a Pope dies

22 Apr 2025

When a pope dies, the Vatican follows a solemn yet meticulous protocol.

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World leaders reflect on death of Pope Francis

22 Apr 2025

Leaders from around the world have responded to the death of the Holy Father, reflecting on his papacy.

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Pope Francis to lie in state from Wednesday

22 Apr 2025

Pope Francis will lie in state in Saint Peter’s Basilica from Wednesday the Vatican has announced overnight.

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Pope Francis: The great servant who championed humility, mercy, parity

21 Apr 2025

As a pope who sought to restore the Church’s role as a faithful servant to the poor and protector of Creation, Pope Fran ...

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Pope Francis dies at 88, on Easter Monday

21 Apr 2025

The Holy Father, Pope Francis, has passed away in Rome on Easter Monday morning, the Vatican has confirmed.

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Chrism Mass unites priests, faithful in “hope”

16 Apr 2025

Hundreds of faithful and priests from every corner of Broken Bay joined Bishop Anthony Randazzo to celebrate the Chrism ...