As leaders from around the world pay tribute to the late Pope Francis, China's President Xi Jinping has not offered his ...

In his final will, Francis said he wanted to be buried at St. Mary Major Basilica, which is home to the Salus Populi Romani ...

It has been 866 years since the last British pontiff. But following the death of Pope Francis, could that be about to change?

I was working for the Jesuit Refugee Service when I learned one of their number had been elected pope. I’d seen Jesuits in ...

In keeping with the humility he preached, Francis chose to live in the Santa Marta residence after becoming pope in 2013, ...

The idea of an American pope has long been taboo, given the geopolitical power already wielded by the United States.

Mourners will be able to view the body of Pope Francis lying in state in St Peter's Basilica from Wednesday, ahead of his ...

For centuries, the role has gone to a member of the College of Cardinals – and almost always to an Italian. Might we soon ...

The late pontiff’s body will lie in state for public viewing from Wednesday, followed by a funeral on Saturday.

Global tributes poured in following the death of Pope Francis on Monday, as world leaders and admirers of all faiths mourn a figure of peace in a time of growing conflict. However, as Italy’s Corriere ...

While the Catholic church prepares for its first papal conclave in 12 years, following the death of Pope Francis , many have ...

In today’s headlines, Pope Francis lies in state at St. Peter’s Basilica, with a memorial mass to be held in Jerusalem. US ...