The 77-year-old Irish-born priest is currently serving as camerlengo, a position which makes him acting head of the Holy See.

A large crowd of mourners gathered in St Peter's Square at the Vatican to attend a rosary for Pope Francis, who died of a stroke and irreversible heart failure. From Italy to Mexico, similar scenes ...

The Foreign Office has issued a caution to Brits planning trips to Italy following the passing of the Pope. Pope Francis died aged 88 on Easter Monday (April 21).

The pontiff's funeral is scheduled to begin on Saturday, April 26, according to the Vatican. Francis' death on Monday came ...

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has updated its travel advice for Italy following the death of Pope ...

Cardinals have made their first decisions following the death of Pope Francis, setting Saturday as the date for his funeral.

The world is mourning Pope Francis, who died on Easter Monday aged 88 from a cerebral stroke and subsequent heart failure.