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Pope Francis's coffin arrives at final burial place — as it happened

Thousands have mourned Pope Francis — a liberal reformer who rattled the Catholic Church's conservatives — on the day of his funeral in Rome. Take a look back on how the events unfolded. 
A Cardinal in red robes blesses a wooden coffin.

Published: Location: Holy See (Vatican City State)Topic: Religious Leaders

Unique encounters Australians had with Pope Francis

Ahead of Pope Francis's funeral, everyday people from Australia and neighbouring countries share the unique encounters and experiences they had with the pontiff.  
A man in a suit shakes hands with the pope as he sits on a flight.

Published: Location: AustraliaTopic: Religious Leaders

ANZAC Day in the Pacific; bigger than Australia and New Zealand.

ANZAC Day ceremonies held across the Pacific to commemorate those who served. 
Colonel Boniface Aruma from PNG in his military clothing, beret in morning light
Duration: 5 minutes 38 seconds

Published: Location: TownsvilleTopic: Defence and National Security

From Samoa to the NFL Draft: Laki Tasi carries family legacy into NFL draft dreams

Laki Tasi's story is grounded in his Samoan roots and the sacrifices of his parents.
Samoan man wears black as he trains for football

Published: Location: SamoaTopic: Sport

Quarter final hopes at stake in Super Rugby's Battle of the Pacific

The Savea brothers hope to create some memories to share around the kava bowl, as they prepare to play together for the first time in Moana colours against arch Pacific Super Rugby rivals, the Fijiana Drua.
Duration: 5 minutes 59 seconds

Published: Location: New ZealandTopic: Super Rugby

Tongan and Sydney schools rekindle their 90-year relationship

MLC School in Sydney, Australia and Queen Salote College in Tonga have reinvigorated their 90 year relationship which initially started in 1935 after the Queen of Tonga at the time, Queen Salote Tupou III visited.
A group of Australian and Tongan women with younger Australian women smile and pose on a balcony outside a school building

Published: Location: SydneyTopic: Education

'I thought it was a prank': Samoan activist nominated for nobel peace prize

From journalism to renewable energy, tourism, food security and climate change, Lelei LeLaulu, appears to have done it all in his long career. Now he's been nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize.
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Duration: 7 minutes 8 seconds

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MLC in Sydney, Australia and Queen Salote College in Tonga rekindle their relationship

Students from MLC and Queen Salote College rekindled their sisterhood recently sharing stories, exchanging knowledge, and building friendships rooted in respect and learning. 
A group of Australian and Tongan women with younger Australian women smile and pose on a balcony outside a school building

Topic: Education

PNG's cardinal to join the papal conclave for the first time

Papua New Guinea's only cardinal will join the papal conclave at the Vatican for the first time. 
PNG cardinal to join conclave. Man with cros necklace
Duration: 1 minute 4 seconds

Topic: Religion State Relations

Beyond Awesome: Vanuatu’s Resilience Star

Just before cyclone season gets underway in Vanuatu, we join disability advocate Ellen Tamata as she helps people living with disabilities and their communities to get ready. 
A woman smiles to the side of the camera in an interview outside.

Watch: Pacific Film Tinā strikes a deep chord with diaspora audiences

For Savai'i, Samoa-born Miki Magasiva, who wrote, directed and produced the film, he hopes it pays homage to mothers. 
Four Pacific Islanders are cut out next to the main actress of Tinā, Anapela Polataivao.

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