The first minister will be at the ceremony on Friday along with heads of state and governments from around the world.

The death of a Pope triggers a centuries-old ritual involving the destruction of the Fisherman’s Ring, a symbol of papal ...

Pope Francis died quickly on Monday morning from an unexpected stroke without suffering undue pain, and there was nothing ...

As Catholic mourners reflect on the life of Pope Francis, tales are emerging of his final actions — stories that confirm his ...

Pope Francis nudged the Catholic Church toward change. His successor can see it through ― or take the church back.

The Vatican had announced that the basilica would be open until midnight, but then indicated it would extend the hours due to ...

Dedicated mourners queued overnight to pay respects to Pope Francis, as the Vatican extended viewing hours to see the popular ...

Tourists who have booked to visit Rome in the coming weeks will experience the city during a rare historical moment. ...

After passing away aged 88 on Easter Monday, Francis' body has been carried into Saint Peter's Basilica in Vatican City for ...

VATICAN CITY] Thousands of people gathered on Thursday (Apr 24) for a glimpse of Pope Francis’ body on the second day of public tributes, after St Peter’s Basilica stayed open almost all night to ...

Doctor reveals details of Pope Francis’s final moments, and the pontiff’s last regret - ‘In that moment I knew there was ...

Before his death earlier this week, Pope Francis made a final act of personal charity, donating €200,000 from his private ...