Who will be the next pope? Key candidates in an unpredictable process 7 hours agoAleem Maqbool, Rebecca Seales & Paul KirbyBBC NewsGetty ImagesWho will be the next pope? The decision could have a...

Who will be the next pope? Key candidates in an unpredictable contest 2 hours agoAleem Maqbool, Rebecca Seales & Paul KirbyBBC NewsGetty ImagesWho will be the next pope? The decision could have a...

Theoretically, any cardinal taking part in the conclave vote could succeed Pope Francis if they receive enough support.A majority of two thirds is needed for white smoke to emerge from the chimney of...

The Vatican has revealed the cause of death of Pope Francis as stroke and heart failure. Officials confirmed earlier His Holiness was pronounced dead at 7.35am this morning, less than 24 hours after...

Two African Cardinals are among the names being floated to succeed Pope Francis after his death aged 88. Tributes have flooded in on Easter Monday following the announcement, which has left millions...