Cardinals have taken their first decisions following the death of Pope Francis, setting Saturday as the date for his funeral ...

The world is mourning Pope Francis, who died on Easter Monday, aged 88. Vatican City sources have shared details of his final ...

The Prince of Wales is to attend the Pope’s funeral on behalf of the King, Kensington Palace has announced. Heir to the ...

Pope Francis’ final words before his death expressed gratitude to the man who had been by his side throughout his ...

Pope Francis never wavered on the church’s position on abortion – it is a “homicide” carried out by doctors who are “hitmen”, ...

The death of Pope Francis sets into motion a series of rituals, some of which go back more than 2,000 years, including how to choose the new pope. Here's what happens next.

Several world leaders have confirmed their plans to be in attendance at the funeral of Pope Francis, scheduled for Saturday ...

Pope Francis' death has set in motion the centuries-old process of finding a new leader for the Catholic Church.

The first photos of the deceased Pope Francis were published by the Vatican as funeral rites are underway. Cardinal Kevin ...

An Ohio native is among the Catholic Church cardinals who will choose a new pope. The funeral for Pope Francis, who died ...

Rome is a city getting ready. Security cordons and a heavy police and army presence around the Vatican and the wider area ...