Each year Pope Francis shared monthly prayer themes. His prayer for April 2025 was particularly pointed for the modern world: ...

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POPE Francis’ funeral will be held on Saturday morning, the Vatican has announced. The service will be led at 10am local time ...

The Pope died at his Vatican residence at 07:35 CEST (06:35 BST), the Vatican said in a statement released at about 09:45 ...

A new archbishop will not only need to lead the British church but play a significant role in the Anglican Communion.

The bishops in charge of churches in Berkshire and politicians have mourned the passing of Pope Francis, who died on Easter ...

A pensioner from Thornton and five others from across Lancashire have been honoured by His Majesty the King in a ceremony in ...

Pope Francis called to check in on a Christian congregation in Gaza sheltering at their church almost every night since the ...

Pope Francis called to check in on a Christian congregation in Gaza sheltering at their church almost every night since the Gaza war began. "Today we feel like we are orphans," a spokesperson says.

Recap our coverage as Pope Francis's funeral arrangements are discussed in the Vatican with world leaders set to attend.

Pope Francis died Monday at the age of 88. As tributes pour in from around the world, the Vatican faces a transition.