When the late Pope Francis first stepped on to the balcony of Saint Peter’s Basilica following his election 12 years ago, he ...

As the Catholic Church gets ready to choose a new leader, many are hopeful that the next pope could become the first African ...

Here are all the stories that made the headlines on front pages of newspapers worldwide on Thursday, 24 April 2025. Have a ...

Huge crowds were expected on Thursday for a glimpse of Pope Francis's body on the second day of public tributes, afer St Peter's Basilica stayed open almost all night to accomodate the crowds. Close ...

Hong Kong 's outspoken Roman Catholic Cardinal Joseph Zen was allowed to leave the southern Chinese city to attend Pope ...

Thousands more are expected to flock to pay their respects throughout Thursday and until 7pm local time on Friday.

Hong Kong’s outspoken Roman Catholic Cardinal Joseph Zen has been allowed to leave the southern Chinese city to attend Pope ...

Following Pope Francis's funeral on Saturday, Cardinal Nichols will join his fellow cardinals to vote for the 267th pontiff, ...

Bells rang out as the Pope's coffin was carried across St Peter's Square to lie in state ahead of the funeral on Saturday.

Early on Monday, however, the surgeon received a call from the Pope's personal nurse, who summoned medical figures back to ...

Cardinals arrive for a college of cardinals’ meeting at the Vatican, Thursday, April 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini) ...

Pope Francis wrote the preface of the book “Awaiting a New Beginning: Reflections on Old Age.” The Vatican released the said ...