Pope Francis understood the power of a simple touch. Some of the most iconic moments of his papacy were those when he ...

COMMENTARY: Pope Francis’ first words as pope spoke of his sinfulness and trust in God’s mercy — a theme that defined his ...

With the death of Pope Francis, attention now turns to the selection of his successor. The next pope will be chosen in what ...

Pope Francis' funeral rites, like those for any pope or any Christian, are meant to "reinforce the hope and witness to the faith" that those who have been baptized in Christ "will rise with him to new ...

When the film Conclave was released in November last year, it felt spookily well-timed. The film, directed by Edward Berger, ...

The first Latin American-born pope died at the age of 88 in the Vatican on Easter Monday after returning from an extended ...

With profound sorrow and deep reverence, we announce that our beloved Holy Father, Pope Francis, was called to the eternal ...

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We will continue to bring you the latest updates from the Vatican as tributes pour in from across the world. After the death ...

Pope Francis, the head of the Catholic Church, has died at the age of 88, the Vatican announced today. Francis, who was born ...

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An online Book of Condolences has been set up for people across Northern Ireland to record their sympathy following the death ...