Pope Francis chose a life of unworldly simplicity, but in death he has unwittingly brought the glittering circus of global ...

A British tourist who had travelled to Rome for Holy Week has spoken of the sombre atmosphere in the city following the death ...

More than 20,000 people have so far stood in line for hours in St Peter’s Square to make their way into the basilica to catch ...

The death of Pope Francis has rattled the world. A look at the names of world leaders who have confirmed they will pay their ...

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.

Here's the surprising reason why. Pope Francis died earlier this week and it was announced that Prince William will be going ...

Many world leaders have announced they will travel to Rome for Pope Francis's funeral on Saturday, which is expected to draw ...

On one hand, the intimate bond of family; on the other, the cold efficiency of state-run childcare. This isn’t just about ...