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Predominantly Catholic Timor-Leste mourns its 'king'

Catholics across the world are pausing to remember the life of Pope Francis. And the pontiff's death is being keenly felt in the Asia-Pacific region, where he leaves a significant legacy.
A man with white religious clothes sits smiling with colourful feathers on his head

Published: Location: IndonesiaTopic: Christianity

What goes on inside the conclave to elect the next pope?

Electing a new pope is a centuries-old process that involves the Catholic Church's most senior officials from around the world, and two different colours of smoke.
Cardinals enter the Sistine Chapel.

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

'Dolphin hunt' continues on this island, as debate rages over ancient practice

A video showing the slaughter of hundreds of dolphins in Solomon Islands has gone viral on social media, sparking heated debate in Solomon Islands and the broader Pacific about the ancient practice.
More than a thousand dolphins can be killed in annual hunts in Solomon Islands

Published: Location: PacificTopic: Animals

Peter Dutton's climate backslide threatens Australia's clout in the Pacific

Australia's relationship with its regional neighbours could be in doubt under a Coalition government after two Pacific leaders challenged Opposition Leader Peter Dutton over his weak climate stance.
Peter Dutton

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A close Australian neighbour is open to military drills with China

Timor-Leste's President Jose Ramos Horta has said his country's forces could join with China's as long as the activity is "not directed at any perceived hostile entity". 
Ramos Horta Timor leste reuters

Published: Location: Timor-LesteTopic: Defence and National Security

Fiji's Silktails stun Melbourne Storm 34 to 26 in Jersey Flegg U21s tournament

Fiji's Silktails have pulled off a stunning upset against the unbeaten Melbourne Storm in round six of the Jersey Flegg tournament. 
silkies-2
Duration: 6 minutes 12 seconds

Published: Location: PacificTopic: Rugby League

The 'progressive' pope paved the way for a more inclusive church

From the clerical sexual abuse crisis to financial scandals in the Vatican, Pope Francis oversaw one of the most tumultuous periods in the Church's modern history.
Pope Francis

Published: Location: Holy See (Vatican City State)Topic: Christianity

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