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Countdown to Conclave

2 May 2025

On 7 May, 2025, the Sistine Chapel will be the site of an unprecedented conclave in the history of the Catholic Church.

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Papal conclave set to begin on May 7

29 Apr 2025

The conclave to elect the next pope will begin on 7 May in the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel.

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Broken Bay farewells Pope Francis

29 Apr 2025

The Cathedral was packed on Monday night, as people from across the Diocese of Broken Bay gathered to farewell Pope Fran ...

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Sede Vacante

28 Apr 2025

The term Sede Vacante or Vatican See, is the period between the end of a Pope’s governance of the Church and the electio ...

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Novemdiales: Nine days of mourning begins

28 Apr 2025

Following the funeral Mass of Pope Francis follows Novemdiales or nine consecutive days of mourning.

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Pope Francis laid to rest in Vatican City

28 Apr 2025

Pope Francis has been laid to rest in a moving funeral in Saint Peter’s Square on Saturday.

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Pope Francis' body brought to St Peter's Basilica

24 Apr 2025

The body of Pope Francis has been processed to St Peter's Basilica, where he will lie in state, in a spectacular process ...

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Funeral date set for Pope Francis, photos of body released

23 Apr 2025

A funeral date for the deceased Pope Francis has been set, as photos of his body were released by the Vatican overnight.

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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 ...