Pope Francis has died aged 88, the Vatican has announced, hours after he greeted thousands of people gathered in St Peter’s ...

People pay their respect to the late Pope Francis lying in state inside St. Peter's Basilica, Thursday 24 April 2025 ...

Cardinal Dew retired as Archbishop of Wellington on May 5, 2023 upon reaching the mandatory retirement age for bishops. He is ...

Photo / RNZ New Zealand’s only cardinal, John Dew, said he felt incredibly privileged to have attended Pope Francis’ funeral. Thousands gathered at the Vatican to mourn the late Pope ...

The world has gathered in mourning after the death of Pope Francis. One of New Zealand’s top Catholics will today leave for Rome to attend Pope Francis’ funeral and take part in the Vatican ...

U.S. PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP "Rest in Peace Pope Francis! May God Bless him and all who loved him!" Trump wrote on social ...

Pope Francis's death coincides with Prime Minister Luxon's UK visit, adding a somber tone to his royal meeting. Global ...

Tributes have poured in from church leaders and politicians alike, honouring his commitment to social justice, and his advocacy for the poor and marginalised.

Luxon will be joined at the funeral by Cardinal John Dew who will also take part in the conclave to determine the Pope's ...

Catholics in New Zealand have been gathering in advance of Pope Francis' funeral in Rome. St Anne's Catholic Church in Wellington dedicated its weekly Saturday mass to the late Pontiff. RNZ will be ...

An elaborate ceremony with colorfully-dressed dancers and decorated elephants was held in Jaipur, India, as U.S. Vice ...