Books of condolence are being opened across Northern Ireland following the death of Pope Francis. Belfast Lord Mayor Micky Murray was joined at Belfast City Hall by Father Tim Bartlett, who helped to ...

Hollywood has also mourned the passing of progressive Pope Francis, and even expressed concern for him before his death.

EuroVerify takes a look at online disinformation which emerged during the late Pope Francis' time in hospital. View on ...

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Thousands of people filed through the central aisle of St. Peter’s Basilica to pay their final respects ...

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

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

A change in popes — through death or resignation — is a complicated process, with centuries-old rituals involving the ...

Various factors are at play when it comes to the decision of a burial place for a pope. Pope Francis has chosen the Basilica ...

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

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

Italy’s match against Wales in the Women’s Six Nations has been moved to Sunday due to the funeral of Pope Francis. The game was originally scheduled to take place on Saturday lunchtime, ahead of ...

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.