As the world said goodbye to His Holiness Pope Francis at his funeral in Rome today (Saturday), machinations are already underway in the background to decide who will become his successor. Several...

Archaeologists have made a discovery in the middle of Barcelona, one of Spain's most renowned city. A 500-year-old ship was uncovered five metres below sea level, just a few metres away from...

The myriad mysteries of the Bayeux Tapestry have been up for debate among scholars for centuries now. To this day there are still questions surrounding the 11th century depiction of the Norman...

The church Pope Francis kept returning to - and chose as his final resting place12 hours agoLaura GozziBBC News, in RomeEPAEvery time Pope Francis came back to Rome after a trip abroad, he made sure...

The church Pope Francis kept returning to - and chose as his final resting place8 hours agoLaura GozziBBC News, in RomeEPAEvery time Pope Francis came back to Rome after a trip abroad, he made sure...

The death of Pope Francis has set off a series of centuries-old rites and traditions during the interregnum, which begins upon the pontiff's passing and ends with the election of his successor....

Who is Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the acting head of the Vatican? 44 minutes agoGetty ImagesWhen the world learned of Pope Francis' death on Monday morning, a cardinal with longstanding ties to the US...

A figure resembling Donald Trump was shot and burned as part of an Easter Sunday celebration in a major European city. The effigy was marched through the streets before being hung from a tree, shot...

The vicinity of the world's oldest golf course, The Old Course at St Andrews in Scotland, has seen house prices skyrocket into the millions, a trend that could be further fuelled by the 'Rory McIlroy...

What next after the death of Pope Francis?1 hour agoRobert PlummerBBC NewsReutersPope Francis has died at the age of 88, after 12 years as spiritual leader of the Roman Catholic Church.His death has...

Vatican announces death of Pope Francis aged 8812 minutes agoSeher AsafPA MediaPope Francis, the first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church, has died at the age of 88."This morning at...

Vatican announces death of Pope Francis aged 8812 minutes agoSeher AsafPA MediaPope Francis, the first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church, has died at the age of 88."This morning at...

What next after the death of Pope Francis?18 minutes agoRobert PlummerBBC NewsReutersPope Francis has died at the age of 88, after 12 years as spiritual leader of the Roman Catholic Church.His death...

In one of Europe’s oldest cities, a marvel of modern engineering now rumbles beneath ancient streets. Thessaloniki’s much-anticipated £2.2 billion driverless metro line opened its doors in...