The Vatican says Pope Francis' funeral will be held on Saturday, April 26, in front of St. Peter's Basilica, after the ...

A cardinal convicted of financial crimes by the Vatican is claiming he can take part in the forthcoming conclave despite ...

Before the start of the "translation" ceremony – the ritual transfer of the pope’s body – Cardinal Kevin Farrell, who is ...

Pontifical Swiss guards stand outside the St. Peter’s Basilica, in St. Peter’s Square, where the body of Pope Francis will ...

The Vatican has released the first photos that show Pope Francis lying in state after the head of the Catholic church died on ...

The death of a pope triggers a centuries-old ritual to elect a new one, involving sacred oaths, the piercing of ballots with ...

The pope's death comes one day after Francis, 88, greeted Easter Sunday crowds in his popemobile. He had battled a ...

Pope Francis had a lifelong passion for football, from supporting San Lorenzo and organising peace-promoting matches to ...

Pope Francis thanked his personal nurse for encouraging him to greet the crowds in St Peter's Square on Easter Sunday, ...

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Pope Francis, leader of the Catholic Church, passed away on Monday, April 21, at the age of 88, leaving people across the ...

Everything happens for a reason.’ This is what Ashley Tran, 30, told Metro while queuing at St Peter’s Square to say goodbye ...