Pope Francis had died at the age of 88, a senior Vatican official has announced. History’s first Latin American pontiff charmed the world with his humble style and concern for the poor but alienated ...

A Catholic nun and theologian has praised Pope Francis for placing women in decision-making positions within the Church but expressed her wish that his successor can go “further and faster” on the ...

The Catholic College of Cardinals convening to elect a new pope is one of the oldest methods of electing a head of state that remains in use to the present day.

Pope Francis has died aged 88, Vatican camerlengo Cardinal Kevin Farrell has announced. The senior official said on Monday (April 21): “Dearest brothers and sisters, with deep sorrow I must announce ...

Pope Francis has died, Vatican camerlengo Cardinal Kevin Farrell has announced. The senior official said on Monday: “At 7.35 this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the home of the ...

Prison officers are asking for electric stun guns to be allowed in the UK's most dangerous prisons after an attack injured four officers in April.

Restaurant chain Hickory’s has said it plans to open 10 new sites each year as part of its ambitious expansion plans.

Charlotte Jordan's final Corrie scenes have been filmed and she "burst into tears" after finishing filming her exit.

The actress plays Daisy Midgeley in the ITV soap and announced in January that she was leaving to ‘explore other opportunities’.

Andrew Ward from Arbtech warned dog walkers against allowing their dogs off leash around livestock, especially ewes and lambs. He said: “It’s crucial that dog owners act responsibly and respect the ...

Martin Lewis has highlighted a key issue for millions of workers who have just had a pay rise due to the increase in the national minimum wage.

Star of Channel 4 soap Hollyoaks, Nikki Sanderson, has opened up about leaving the soap after 12 years. Sanderson played Maxine Miniver, first joining the soap in November 2012 and has since been part ...