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

The death of Pope Francis and an award for the Orthodox church leader bring praise for the holy men’s promotion of a ...

The third election debate saw again no real knock-outs, but as we draw closer to the election Dutton seems to be running out ...

There is no reaction from Chinese government or state-run bishops' conference on passing of the pontiff so far ...

Malawi on Monday joined the global community in mourning head of the Catholic Church Pope Francis who died in the Vatican ...

In the wake of Pope Francis' death, King Charles III has reflected fondly on the encounters he shared with the head of the ...

The leader of the world’s 1 billion Roman Catholics addressed past scandals and embraced migrants, the poor and gay and lesbian faithful. Some wished he’d gone further.

Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the senior Vatican official who announced Pope Francis' death on Monday morning, will serve as head of the Catholic Church until a new pope is elected, according to the Vatican ...

The pontiff, known for his welcoming pastoral style and care for the marginalized, passed away Monday morning.

Cardinal Kevin Farrell is the first American camerlengo and likely the first American head of state for the Vatican.

The former bishop of Dallas has assumed the role of the acting head of the Catholic Church following the death of Pope ...

The King and Prime Minister have led tributes to Pope Francis, who has died aged 88. The Vatican announced that the pontiff, ...