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Auckland's national stadium decision and AT struggles to collect fines | NZ Herald News Update
Auckland Council will decide if an upgraded Eden Park or a new stadium will be the city's national stadium and Auckland Transport struggles to collect bus and transit lane fines.
Pope Francis makes first public appearance after five weeks in hospital
The 88-year-old waved from Rome's Gemelli hospital balcony, looking tired.
‘No imminent danger’: Pope Francis’ condition stabilises
Pope Francis is 88 and has been hospitalised since February 14 with pneumonia.
‘Praying for him’: Global concern as Pope Francis battles pneumonia
Pope Francis celebrated Lent from his hospital suite.
‘Not out of danger’: Pope undergoes two procedures after respiratory failure
Pope Francis required two bronchoscopies due to breathing attacks on Monday.
Ailing Pope suffers breathing ‘crisis’, Vatican says
Pontiff responded well to non-invasive ventilation after the crisis.
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With the passing of Pope Francis the Catholic church must now choose a new leader, here's how it happens.
‘Further, slight improvement’: Pope’s health update from Vatican
Pope Francis shows slight improvement, but prognosis remains reserved.
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Critically ill Pope Francis had a good night, Vatican says
The 88-year-old pope was hospitalised in critical condition with pneumonia in both lungs.
‘Remains critical’: Pope Francis’ health concerns deepen in hospital
Pope Francis, 88, is alert and hasn't had another respiratory attack.
NZ Defence Spending, German Election & Pope’s Health | NZ Herald News Update
China fires live rounds near NZ, Germany’s snap election results, Pope Francis’ health, and Destiny Church news.
‘Not out of danger’: Pope Francis’ condition remains ‘critical’, Vatican says
Doctors said the Pope was still 'suffering' and reserved their prognosis.
Polymicrobial infection: What to know about Pope Francis’ health
Pope Francis is being treated for a “polymicrobial infection” in his respiratory tract, a condition doctors call a “complex clinical situation” requiring hospitalisation.
‘Complex picture’: Pope Francis hospitalised with bilateral pneumonia
Pope Francis, 88, is suffering from pneumonia in both lungs.
Pope to stay in hospital with ‘complex’ respiratory condition
The Pope, 88, was admitted with bronchitis last Friday.
Gay men can train as priests but don’t flaunt it: Italy Church
They can train to become Catholic priests but not if they 'support so-called gay culture'.
Pope Francis apologises after being quoted using vulgar term about gay men
Vatican spokesman issues statement acknowledging media storm.
Pope overcomes health concerns to lead Easter Sunday Mass
Thousands attend the Mass at St Peter’s Square.
Pope Francis’ ‘white flag’ comment slammed by Ukraine
The Pope has been criticised for asking Kyiv to 'have the courage' to stop the war.
'Despicable': Pope calls for ban on surrogacy, claims it exploits mother and child
Catholic leader referred to surrogacy as 'uterus for rent.'
'Merchants of death': Pope Francis denounces weapons industry as he makes Christmas appeal for peace
Pope begged for end to Israel’s campaign in Gaza as he called for humanitarian aid.
Explainer: How can Catholic priests bless same-sex unions?
The Catholic Church teaches that marriage is a lifelong union between a man and a woman.
'Dramatic shift': Pope Francis allows priests to bless same-sex couples
The radical shift in policy is aimed at making the church more inclusive.
Pope to skip climate action summit due to acute bronchitis
Francis says doctors advise against the rapid changes in temperature travel would involve.
'Still alive, you know': Pope cancels trip for climate conference on doctors' orders
This is the second time the pope’s frail health has forced the cancellation of a trip.
Pope forcibly removes leading conservative US bishop
Bishop Joseph Strickland is a conservative who has been a fierce critic of the pontiff.
Vatican beatifies Polish family killed for hiding Jews
The Ulmas were killed by Nazi troops in 1944, along with the eight Jews they were hiding.
‘Long live the Pope!’: Francis uplifted by St Peters Square crowd
Two days after being discharged from the hospital, Pope Francis resumed his duties.
'Still alive!': Pope emerges from surgery with 'no complications'
The Vatican said there were no complications during Wednesday's three-hour surgery.
Pope Francis, 86, to undergo intestinal surgery
The pope is set to be hospitalised in Rome for several days while he recovers.