During his papacy, the former archbishop of Buenos Aires pushed the Church to be more inclusive of those from the so-called ...

The funeral of Pope Francis will take place at 9am Irish time in St Peter’s Square in the Vatican City. Hundred of thousands of mourners are expected to attend, including President Michael D Higgins, ...

Arriving in Rome after Pope Francis’s death, Catholic cardinals have admitted some apprehension at the responsibility of ...

Arriving in Rome after Pope Francis’ death, Catholic cardinals have admitted some apprehension at the responsibility of ...

Cardinal electors will choose new leader for 1.4-billion-strong Roman Catholic Church behind closed doors of Sistine Chapel ...

The death of Pope Francis this week marks the end of a historic papacy and the beginning of a significant transition for the ...

The head of the basilica that is housing Pope Francis's tomb says it reflects his “humble, simple and essential" life.

First Lady Melania Trump's 55th birthday spent honoring late Pope Francis at Vatican funeral alongside Pres. Donald Trump.

The tradition of burying popes in three nested coffins dates back to the 14th century, though it was simplified in 2024 when Pope Francis opted for a single coffin. Each of the three coffins served a ...

Discover surprising facts about the world’s smallest countries, starting with Vatican City, where the Pope serves as both ...

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