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Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastLatest updates: tributes paid after Pope Francis dies aged 88Polls tracker; election guide; full federal election coverageAnywhere but Canberra; interactive electorates guideMonsignor Stuart Hall, the dean of St Patrick’s Cathedral in Melbourne, tells mourners that the “beloved” Pope Francis called out to a range of voices including the dispossessed.He says Christians around the world are saddened by the death of Francis, but rejoice in him returning home.We saw a compassionate man, someone who was full of mercy and who always took care of those he saw in need … So our thoughts and prayers are with the Catholic community today.People from all faiths will mourn the loss of Pope Francis tonight - he was a strong voice for peace, compassion and refugees.Even as his health faded, Pope Francis was a tireless advocate for Palestine, calling people in Gaza even from his hospital bed. Vale. Continue reading...

Australia election 2025 live: Palmer claims Trumpet of Patriots’ how-to-vote card tampered with; Katter MP says potential Palm Island alcohol ban breach an ‘honest mistake’

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Monsignor Stuart Hall, the dean of St Patrick’s Cathedral in Melbourne, tells mourners that the “beloved” Pope Francis called out to a range of voices including the dispossessed.

He says Christians around the world are saddened by the death of Francis, but rejoice in him returning home.

We saw a compassionate man, someone who was full of mercy and who always took care of those he saw in need … So our thoughts and prayers are with the Catholic community today.

People from all faiths will mourn the loss of Pope Francis tonight - he was a strong voice for peace, compassion and refugees.

Even as his health faded, Pope Francis was a tireless advocate for Palestine, calling people in Gaza even from his hospital bed. Vale. Continue reading...