Pope Francis wished "Happy Easter to everyone" in his last public appearance less than 24 hours before His Holiness was confirmed to have died. The religious leader of 1.4 billion Catholics worldwide...
Catholics around the world mourn Pope Francis31 minutes agoJames GregoryBBC NewsGetty ImagesFrom the Vatican to the Philippines, Catholics around the world are spending Easter Monday mourning the...
Francis was a vocal critic of the powerful, his influence felt far beyond faith29 minutes agoAleem MaqboolReligion editorBBCOver 12 profoundly consequential years for the Catholic Church, Pope...
Pope Francis has passed away at the age of 88, following several months of health complications. He was hospitalised at Rome's Gemelli hospital on February 14 for bronchitis treatment, which later...
Pope Francis names ten new saints during a canonization mass in St. Peter's Square, on May 15, 2022 in Vatican City, Vatican. (Image: Corbis via Getty Images)Pope Francis, the first Latin American to...
Easter Monday was a profoundly sad day as we begin to mourn the passing of Pope Francis – a man who, for me and for many around the world, embodied humility, hope, and humanity. I had the privilege...
Pope Francis's cause of death may have been linked to a brain issue, possibly a stroke, Italian media reports. Italian daily La Repubblica also reported that the respiratory problems that prompted...
Pope Francis, who has died aged 88, kisses a baby in St Peter's Square, Vatican City, 2019 (Image: AP)As the first Latin American to lead the Catholic Church in 1,300 years, a trained chemist and...
Pope Francis died this morning, the Vatican has announced, meaning procedures have now been put in place to ensure that the Catholic Church is led before his successor is chosen. Immediately after a...
Vladimir Putin has spoken fondly about Pope Francis following the announcement of his death this morning. The Russian President hailed the leader of the Catholic Church as a "defender of the highest...
Two African Cardinals are among the names being floated to succeed Pope Francis after his death aged 88. Tributes have flooded in on Easter Monday following the announcement, which has left millions...
The vast majority of popes in history came from a single nation - Italy. Since the foundation of the Catholic Church, there have been 266 popes - from St Peter to Pope Francis I. Pope Francis,...
King and Queen have 'heavy hearts' after Pope's death28 minutes agoAdam DurbinBBC NewsGetty ImagesKing Charles has said he and Queen Camilla have "heavy hearts" after Pope Francis's death, as they...
Pope Adrian IV, born Nicholas Breakspear, is the only Briton to have held the title of Pope. He was born around 1100 in Bedmond, Hertfordshire, and came from humble beginnings. His father was a clerk...
The King has paid tribute to the Pope (Image: Getty)King Charles has issued a heartfelt statement following the death of Pope Francis at the age of 88 on Monday, 21 April. In the statement, which was...
While millions of Catholics mourn the loss of Pope Francis, attention will also turn to the pontiff's funeral and how mourners can pay their respects. Senior Vatican official Cardinal Kevin...
JD Vance has paid tribute to Pope Francis following the pontiff's death at the age of 88. The US Vice President briefly met Pope Francis on Easter Sunday before the pontiff made a surprise appearance...
Pope Francis' last public appearance on Easter SundayPope Francis's last public appearance was for an Easter Sunday blessing at the Vatican's St Peter's Square. It had been unknown at the time if the...
Pope Francis was cheered by the people he led for 12 years during his final few hours as pontiff, emerging from his convalescence on Easter Sunday to bless thousands in St Peter's Square. He then...
Pope Francis has died after 12 years at the head of the Catholic Church. Although his cause of death has not been officially confirmed, Pope Francishad been battling health problems following a...