Why is Pope Leo XIV going to Africa?
The pontiff is visiting four countries across the continent from April 13 to 23, with a focus on issues including peace and the family
The pontiff is visiting four countries across the continent from April 13 to 23, with a focus on issues including peace and the family
The president’s social-media posts triggered the most significant pushback from the religious right since he returned to the White House
White smoke has been seen above the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican on the second day of the conclave
The conclave to replace Pope Francis will begin Wednesday, May 7.
Hundreds of thousands line streets, pack St. Peter’s Square to bid Pope Francis farewell
The late pontiff’s open coffin was carried in a procession past thousands of mourners in Rome ahead of his funeral.
A look at 10 of the men seen as contenders to become the next pontiff.
Pope Francis’ cause of death has been confirmed as it’s revealed he did not die from respiratory issues after a battle with pneumonia.
Some of the most striking photographs from the 88-year-old’s life.
Pope Francis died on Monday at the age of 88, the Vatican announced. As a pope who wanted to stay close to the people and at times advocated a more moderate line at the Church, he presided over several key reforms during his time leading the Vatican.
Pope Francis, the leader of the Catholic Church, has died aged 88 just weeks after being discharged from hospital.
Just hours after The Vatican said the Pope was no longer in a critical condition, he suffered a breathing crisis and swallowed his own vomit.