Aussies pay tribute to Pope Francis following his death on Monday

SummaryPresident Donald Trump supports US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth amid reports that Hegseth shared sensitive details about a March attack on Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis via the unclassified messaging app Signal, including in a group with family and friends. This incident comes during a challenging time for Hegseth, following an internal leak investigation at the Pentagon linked to his earlier use of the app. White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt stated no classified information was shared in...

Argentines are mourning the death of Pope Francis, the first Latin American pope, who passed away after a battle with illness, prompting candlelight vigils across the country. Born Jorge Bergoglio in 1936, his focus on the poor and support for marginalized communities garnered both admiration and criticism, notably from President Javier Milei, who acknowledged their differences but paid tribute to Francis' goodness and wisdom. The Argentine government declared seven days of mourning as citizens expressed...

A special mass will be held at St Mary’s Cathedral in Perth on Tuesday to honor Pope Francis following his death, with Archbishop Timothy Costelloe inviting everyone to attend. He described the mass as an opportunity to entrust the Pope to the Lord and express gratitude for his contributions, while noting the expected turnout may be higher due to the community's desire to pay respects. Archbishop Costelloe reflected on the Pope's legacy as one of...

In 1917, former Collingwood player Malcolm ‘Doc’ Seddon, fighting in WWI, sent letters and a ‘good luck horseshoe’ to his club, which now features in their 2025 Anzac Day jersey. Each Anzac Day jersey tells a unique story, with Collingwood's design incorporating Seddon’s letters and the horseshoe, while Essendon honors the Anzac spirit with poppies. Other clubs, like Melbourne and Richmond, have also created jerseys reflecting their own commemorative themes, emphasizing the significance of remembrance...

A 16-year-old Sydney fan received a youth caution and banning notice after allegedly throwing a cardboard clapper at Port Adelaide player Aliir Aliir during an AFL match at the SCG. Sydney officials confirmed there was no racial abuse involved, and the incident is under investigation by Swans and Venues NSW. Following the event, Aliir reassured fans of his well-being, while Port coach Ken Hinkley emphasized the importance of respecting players and enjoying the game, urging...

Bruce Morcombe, father of murder victim Daniel Morcombe, supports Peter Dutton’s proposed national child sex offender register, which aims to enhance child safety by allowing the public to check the backgrounds of individuals interacting with their children. The $21.3 million initiative, modeled after Western Australia’s existing register, has garnered bipartisan support, with both South Australia and Queensland planning similar legislation. Morcombe emphasizes the importance of such a register in preventing child exploitation, as predators often...