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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 ...

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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 ...

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Pope Francis makes another surprise appearance for Palm Sunday

14 Apr 2025

Pope Francis has made another surprise appearance over the weekend, appearing at the end of Palm Sunday Mass in Saint Pe ...

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Pope Francis makes second surprise appearance in a week

11 Apr 2025

Pope Francis has again appeared in public, surprising people by visiting Saint Peter's Basilica.

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Australian Bishops release statement on Federal Election

3 Apr 2025

The Australian Catholic Bishop's Conference has release a statement, highlighting key issues to consider when voting in ...

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Blessed Peter To Rot to become PNG’s first saint

1 Apr 2025

Martyred lay catechist Blessed Peter To Rot will become Papua New Guinea’s first saint after Pope Francis approved his c ...

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Broken Bay rejoices at 5th priestly ordination in four years

20 Mar 2025

The Diocese of Broken Bay has celebrated the ordination of its fifth priest in four years on Wednesday, as Bishop Anthon ...

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Students at CSBB among first in world to pilot virtual learning experience

19 Mar 2025

Students from Catholic Schools Broken Bay have been among the first in the world to explore an innovative immersive digi ...