Most popes have come from Europe, even though there are countries in South and Central America, Asia, and Africa with ...

The Vatican and White House have for decades kept a close relationship, with various popes and presidents meeting in the ...

The world is mourning Pope Francis, who died on Easter Monday, aged 88. Vatican City sources have shared details of his final moments, after his funeral was confirmed for Saturday. Listen to the new ...

Pope Francis confirmed in his final testament - released by the Vatican just now - that he wished to be buried in Rome's Basilica of Saint Mary Major and "without particular decoration". Many previous ...

Although Pope Francis simplified the papal funeral rites in a move of typical modesty, Saturday’s ceremony will still be full ...

Pope Benedict was an ardent defender of Catholic traditions. Pope Francis, who died Monday, chose a more liberal direction.

There are rules on who can become pope. It can be any Catholic male, but since 1378, it’s only been a cardinal who has been ...

ATHENS Leaders of numerous states will attend the funeral of Pope Francis at the Vatican on Saturday, Italian media reported ...

Some of the world's most influential people will be making their way to Rome to farewell the late Pope Francis. The Head of ...

Pope Francis was a promoter of equality, of environmentalism, and of mercy towards the vulnerable, counter to the prevailing ...

Right-wing authoritarians around the world are speculating on an opportunity: the next pope could be one of their own. It ...