Morning Report Essentials for Monday 28 April 2025

In today's episode, thousands gathered at the Vatican at the weekend to mourn the late pope, who led the Catholic Church for 12 years before his death last week, two firefighters were stranded 10-to-15 metres above a fire after their aerial truck broke down at a recycling plant, the sister of a student killed at Cave Creek 30 years ago says she often thinks of the life her brother might have lived if he hadn't died, Auckland FC capped a remarkable inaugural regular season at Mount Smart by clinching a 1-0 win over Perth Glory at Go Media Stadium on Sunday night, celebrating their maiden Premier's Plate triumph in style, and we cross the Tasman to get the latest from Kerry-Anee Walsh.