By Philip Pullella VATICAN CITY (Reuters) -With the death of Pope Francis, announced by the Vatican on Monday, the Roman ...

When a Pope dies, the Catholic Church enters a period of solemn rituals and age-old protocols that mark the transition of ...

Speculating on who will become the next Pope is a centuries-old practice; records suggest that betting on the outcome of ...

Politicians and religious leaders in Scotland have paid tribute to Pope Francis following his death on Easter Monday. First ...

Since the earliest days of his papacy, Pope Francis viewed the Middle East not only as the birthplace of civilisations and ...

In the wake of Pope Francis's passing, the Italian Serie A has announced the suspension of all Easter Monday fixtures as a ...

The death of Pope Francis means that for the first time since 2013, a new leader of the Catholic Church will soon be elected.

With the death of Pope Francis, announced by the Vatican on Monday, the Roman Catholic Church will begin elaborate rituals ...

The Pontiff's death will spark mourning across the catholic world, with major politicians and leaders set to mark the passing ...

Pope Francis has died on Easter Monday, aged 88, the Vatican announced. The head of the Catholic Church had recently survived ...

Cardinal Pietro Parolin has been a steady favourite in the race to succeed Pope Francis. A prominent figure within the ...