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Hushed chats, willful snubs: Geopolitics on show at Pope’s funeral
Dozens of leaders from around the world gathered for the pontiff’s funeral, but all eyes were on Donald Trump to see who he would greet and who he might avoid.
Trump turns on Putin after Vatican meeting with Zelensky
The president’s comments come after he met Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky at the pope’s funeral in that was described as a “very productive discussion”.
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Trump, Zelensky meet in Rome as Pope Francis buried
World leaders and hundreds of thousands of Catholic faithful farewelled the pontiff in a funeral that highlighted his concern for the most marginalised.
In Pictures | The funeral of Pope Francis
World leaders and dignitaries arrive for the funeral Mass at St Peter’s Basilica.
Australia’s lone Cardinal in Rome for Pope’s funeral
Melbourne-based Cardinal Mykola Bychok will also participate in the conclave to select a new pope.
Pope Francis often criticised Trump. He knew how to charm him, too
Fundamental differences between the two men led to some fiery public clashes. But both knew how to excite a crowd – and popularity is a currency Trump respects.
Russian general killed by a car bomb just outside Moscow
Lt. Gen. Yaroslav Moskalik was killed in an explosion just as Donald Trump’s envoy to Russia arrived in Moscow.
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Putin meets Trump envoy Witkoff for talks on Ukraine
Steven Witkoff visited the Russian president on on the same day as a Russian general was killed in a car bomb.
Financial crisis seen as distant threat at IMF meeting
Many experts believe Donald Trump’s trade chaos could trigger the next financial crisis. But the bankers at the IMF spring meeting largely disagreed.
In rare criticism, Trump urges Putin to ‘STOP’ after Kyiv attack
Trump’s frustration is growing as a US-led effort to get a peace agreement between Ukraine and Russia has not made progress.
Trump lashes Zelensky as Ukraine peace talks in doubt
The US president accused Volodymyr Zelensky of prolonging the “killing field” in Ukraine and harming negotiations with Vladimir Putin.
Favourites jostle in multimillion-dollar papal betting market
Filipino cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle has a 26 per cent chance of becoming the next pope, according to prediction markets.
Pope Francis brought humanity but leaves a church in decline
Modelling a different kind of leadership to that of his predecessors, Francis intended to break the cycle of decay. What unfolded next was very different.
In Pictures: The world mourns Pope Francis
Pope Francis, the first Latin American and Jesuit pontiff, died on Easter Monday at the age of 88.
Who will attend Pope Francis’ funeral?
Cardinals met at the Vatican on Tuesday to schedule proceedings, and plan the conclave to elect his successor, as world leaders prepared to pay their respects.
Rubio snubs Ukraine peace talks as US makes more overtures to Russia
The US Secretary of State will not attend talks in London aimed at ending the war amid news that Donald Trump wants to recognise Crimea as part of Russia.
Andrew Forrest and Basil Zempilas make sure we know they met the Pope
Pope Francis’ lessons on modesty, service and getting the job done are lost on the rich and not-so-famous.
Inside the ultra-secretive conclave to choose a pope
More than 100 cardinals will be locked inside the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel to select the next head of the Catholic Church. The process could take days.
Will a ‘young’ Filipino become the next pope?
Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, 67, is often mentioned among Catholic Church liberals – but his age may actually count against him.
A pope who gave hope for saving the planet
A pontiff for our times who championed social justice, responded to the climate crisis, and threw the door of the church wide open to the world.
Doctors told him to rest. But the Pope had a message
The pontiff celebrated Easter, received Vice President J.D. Vance, issued a final message and took one last ride in the popemobile.
Pope Francis, promoter of more compassionate church, dies
The first Latin American pope worked to make the Catholic Church more inclusive with a focus on poverty and human suffering.
Pope Francis dies of stroke hours after Easter service
Pope Francis, who pushed for a more inclusive Roman Catholic Church during his 12-year papacy, has died. He was 88, and had recently survived double pneumonia.
What does a 900-year-old monarchy bring to modern private banking?
Like all royals on whose door this correspondent has ever knocked, getting an audience with Liechtenstein’s Serene Highness is not necessarily the easiest of feats.
In pictures: The Pope’s life of service
Pope Francis, the first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church, has died, the Vatican said in a video statement on Monday.
