Trump calls election of first American pope a 'great honour'50 minutes agoAna FaguyBBC News, Washington DCUS President Donald Trump has called the election of the first American pope, Robert Francis...

Who is Robert Prevost, the new Pope Leo XIV?46 minutes agoPaul KirbyEurope digital editorEPAEven before his name was announced from the balcony of St Peter's Basilica, the crowds below were chanting...

The divides behind the scenes in the Vatican ahead of the conclave7 hours agoAleem MaqboolReligion editorBBCThe Vatican's Santa Marta guesthouse has 128 rooms. From 7 May, it will be filled with...

The divides behind the scenes in the Vatican ahead of the conclave48 minutes agoAleem MaqboolReligion editorBBCThe Vatican's Santa Marta guesthouse has 128 rooms. From 7 May, it will be filled with...

The divides behind the scenes in the Vatican ahead of the conclave48 minutes agoAleem MaqboolReligion editorBBCThe Vatican's Santa Marta guesthouse has 128 rooms. From 7 May, it will be filled with...

Custom fireworks and standby firefighters: How the Vatican makes its smoke signal20 hours agoLucy Clarke-BillingsBBC NewsEPAWhen the Catholic Church elects a new pope, the world watches not for a...

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Romania reruns controversial election after earlier vote annulled29 minutes agoNick ThorpeCentral Europe Correspondent, BucharestGetty ImagesRomanians will try again to elect a new president today,...

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An iconic Supermarine Spitfire (MK Vb) pictured in 1941 (Image: Getty)That the defeat of Germany and victory in Europe was possible at all in 1945 was not something that hinged solely upon the...

China sends Boeing planes back to US over tariffs2 hours agoSimon BrowningBusiness reporter, BBC NewsReutersChina has sent back planes it ordered from the US in its latest retaliation over Trump...