Pope Francis was elected in 2013 as an unexpected choice - but with a mandate to reform the Catholic church.

The death of Pope Francis sets off a chain of events, from the breaking of his signet ring and his...

Leaders from across the UK including the Prime Minister and King Charles have been paying tribute to Pope Francis, who...

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Tributes have poured in from around the world following news of the death of Pope Francis on Easter Monday morning.

Pope Francis leaves a legacy unlike that of many of his predecessors.

With the death of Pope Francis, the wheels are in motion to select a new pontiff.

His arrival as pontiff heralded a new kind of leadership for the Catholic Church.

The family of a student who was fatally shot and stabbed while cycling home from a friend's house have appealed...