Pope Leo has met and prayed with the Archbishop of Canterbury and vowed to keep working to overcome differences during a historic meeting at the Vatican.
Joshua McElwee and Muvija M
Pope Leo wrapped up his extensive African tour with a visit to an Equatorial Guinea prison where inmates stood to watch him in the rain, then chanted "freedom".
Staff Writers
Pope Leo has begun his whirlwind last stop of his Africa tour, visiting Equatorial Guinea and urging believers to work to bridge the gap between rich and poor.
Joshua McElwee
Pope Leo has lamented the breakdown of international law on the final leg of his ambitious 10-day tour of Africa.
Joshua McElwee and Robbie Corey-Boulet
Pope Leo has celebrated mass with tens of thousands of people in Cameroon, where he urged young people to resist temptation and work for the common good.
Nicole Winfield
The Pope must understand the danger the world will face if Iran had a nuclear weapon, US President Donald Trump says.
In forceful remarks in Cameroon, Pope Leo has blasted leaders who spend billions on wars and says the world is "being ravaged by a handful of tyrants".
Nicole Winfield and Nalova Akua
Continuing his whirlwind tour of Africa, Pope Leo chose not to comment on US President Trump's latest criticisms, saying the world wants to hear about peace.
Pope Leo has responded to President Donald Trump's criticism over the US-Israel war in Iran, saying the Vatican's peace appeals are rooted in the Gospel.
Will Weissert, Josh Boak and Nicole Winfield
In his Easter address, delivered to a vibrant crowd at the historical St Mary’s Cathedral in Perth’s CBD, the Archbishop reflected on the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Kirsty Lichtenstein
Archbishop of Canterbury Sarah Mullally is expected to pray for an end to the violence and destruction in the Middle East during her first Easter sermon.
Aine Fox
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has issued a brief message of goodwill to mark Easter, as have senior church leaders.
Hundreds of people used one of the most important days on the Christian calendar to mark new beginnings, with a public baptism on the South Perth foreshore.
Jessica Page
Shortages and logistical woes haven't fazed passionate agriculturalists as Australia's biggest farm show reports not a single exhibitor has pulled out.
Will Nicholas
A high-profile stunt resulting in multiple lawsuits has ended with a major metropolitan newspaper apologising for causing distress to staff at a takeaway shop.
Tom Wark
Dark Mofo's slate features robot dogs, a burning lizard totem, and the world's most exclusive film. The 2026 festival also takes over a Spirit of Tasmania ship.
Liz Hobday
Ex-nurse Sarah Mullally has been installed as the archbishop of Canterbury, the head of the Church of England and spiritual leader of the Anglican Communion.
Pope Leo has filled one of the most important Vatican vacancies by tapping an Australian church lawyer to serve as the Holy See's chief legal expert.
Members of Australia's Iranian diaspora are hoping for renewal in their war-torn homeland as they bring in the new year.
William Ton
The unveiling of a "back to the future" renovation turning back the clock on a major synagogue will be a joyous occasion for those grieving a terror attack.
More than 80 visual artists from countries around the world have descended on Sydney for a major contemporary art exhibition, focusing on Indigenous histories.
Farid Farid
Fasting from sunrise to sunset, about one million Muslims in Australia are marking the holy month of Ramadan amid wars and as multiculturalism is tested.
A meeting of the Global Anglican Future Conference has announced a council to lead the global Anglican Communion in a challenge to the Archbishop of Canterbury.
Italy's medieval town of Assisi is bracing for a rush of pilgrims commemorating the 800th anniversary of St Francis' death, as his bones go on display.
