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Conclave to elect new pope begins as cardinals enter seclusion

Clerics from 70 countries will take part in the ‘profound and mysterious’ process.

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Cardinals are preparing for the conclave starting on Wednesday afternoon to elect a new pontiff.

Trump shocks with photo of himself as Pope

It was posted to official accounts, and comes just days after he joked he would ‘like to be Pope’.

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An AI image of Donald Trump as the Pope has caused a stir on social media. (AP PHOTO)

DNA first as Catholic Church acknowledges priest’s daughter

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Linda Kelly-Lawless fought for the Catholic Church to recognise a priest is her father. (Artemis Media/AAP PHOTOS)

Convicted cardinal skips conclave to elect Pope

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Italian Cardinal Giovanni Angelo Becciu, pictured at St. Peter’s Square in the Vatican, was convicted of financial crimes.

Cardinals set May 7 conclave date to choose next Pope

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Cardinal Pietro Parolin celebrates Mass on Divine Mercy Sunday in suffrage for Pope Francis at St. Peter's Square on April 27, 2025 in Vatican City.

Albo’s touching final words to Pope Francis

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Prime Minister Anthony Abanese has released a final tribute to the Pope Francis as the pontiff’s funeral takes place at St Peter’s Square in Vatican City.