You are here:HomeWahroongaNews & EventsLatest Diocesan News 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. More 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. More 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 ... More 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 ... More Novemdiales: Nine days of mourning begins 28 Apr 2025 Following the funeral Mass of Pope Francis follows Novemdiales or nine consecutive days of mourning. More 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. More 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 ... More 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. More A series of traditions when a Pope dies 22 Apr 2025 When a pope dies, the Vatican follows a solemn yet meticulous protocol. More 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. More 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. More 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 ... More Page 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Next >