PHOTO: Pope Francis greeting the faithful on Easter Sunday. IMAGE: Vatican Media
The unexpected passing of Pope Francis on Easter Monday, 21 April, has drawn tributes from around the globe.
Both the Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition leader Peter Dutton are members of the Catholic faith, and with just 11 days to go before the election, both put a pause on political campaigning for Tuesday 22.
Cardinal Kevin Farrell, Camerlengo of the Holy Roman Church, announced the death of Pope Francis from the Casa Santa Marta at 9 . . .
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