In contrast, Pope Francis recognised that Christians must go “beyond the walls” to embrace humanity as a whole. In his vision ...

Francis’ death and funeral inaugurates a carefully orchestrated period of transition in the 1.4 billion-strong Catholic ...

Pope Francis prays at the beginning of the third day of a conference at the Vatican on dealing with sex abuse by priests, Feb ...

The monarch will not be attending Pope Francis's funeral on Saturday, with another royal instead going on his behalf.

Bishop Vasa, in a statement paying tribute to Francis, highlighted the late pope’s love for the poor and devotion to material ...

Throngs of ordinary faithful filed through the central aisle of St. Peter’s Basilica to pay their final respects to Pope ...

A conclave to choose a new pope normally takes place 15 to 20 days after the death of a pontiff, meaning this conclave should not start before May 6.

Following Pope Francis' polarizing 12-year rule, Catholic cardinals are hoping for a balance between reform and stability as ...

Pope Francis's legacy of inclusive gestures challenges traditional gender norms in the Catholic Church, sparking a necessary ...

Tens-of-thousands of people are queuing in three lines at the Vatican, but mourners say the queues are moving 'fairly quickly ...

Prince William will join world leaders at the funeral for Pope Francis on Saturday, April 26, BBC News reports ...

Pope Francis, the first leader of the Catholic Church from the global South, used his papacy to condemn the grotesque and ...