Pope Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio, died today. Argentinian, he was the first pontiff from the American continent. Before him, no one else had been elected head of the universal Catholic Church ...

In a closed-door meeting with Italian bishops in May 2024, Pope Francis caused a stir by saying priesthood colleges were too ...

“I fondly recall my meetings with him and was greatly inspired by his commitment to inclusive and all-round development. His ...

However, only 138 of the 253 cardinals will be able to serve as electors in the next conclave and no cardinals over the age ...

Buckingham Palace has released a statement from King Charles and Queen Camilla after the Vatican announced the death of Pope ...

Serie A have cancelled all four games scheduled for Easter Monday as a mark of respect after the Vatican announced the news ...

The four Serie A football matches scheduled to take place on Monday have been postponed to a later date following the death ...

Pope Francis, a reformer who rattled the Catholic Church's conservatives and inspired some progressives, has died.

Pope Francis, the first Latin-American pontiff, renowned for his outspoken advocacy for the poor and insistence on a more ...

Key events in the life of Jorge Mario Bergoglio, who became Pope Francis and died on Monday: Dec. 17, 1936: Jorge Mario Bergoglio is born in Buenos Aires, Argentin ...

His predecessor loved Mozart, but Pope Francis's passion was football, for him "the most beautiful game" and also a vehicle ...

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