Leaders from across the globe are expected to attend the funeral of Pope Francis today (Saturday) as the world mourns and pays tribute to the widely-respected religious figurehead. Pope Francis, the...

A woman was allegedly raped twice and sexually assaulted on the seafront of a popular seaside town, a court has heard. A man was arrested and charged after the alleged attack in Great Yarmouth on...

Thousands queue to see Pope Francis's body 2 hours agoSarah Rainsford and Laura GozziReporting fromRomeMallory MoenchBBC NewsReporting fromLondonEPAThousands of people have queued through the night...

Mourners visit Pope Francis lying in state at St Peter's Basilica2 hours agoSarah Rainsford and Laura GozziReporting fromRomeMallory MoenchBBC NewsReporting fromLondonReutersMourners are paying their...

Mourners visit Pope Francis lying in state at St Peter's Basilica1 hour agoSarah Rainsford and Laura GozziReporting fromRomeMallory MoenchBBC NewsReporting fromLondonReutersMourners are paying their...

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...

Who will be the next Pope? Key candidates in an unpredictable contest 2 hours agoAleem MaqboolBBC Religion EditorGetty ImagesWho will be the next pope? The decision could have a profound impact on...

Who will be the next Pope? Key candidates in an unpredictable contest 47 minutes agoAleem MaqboolBBC Religion EditorGetty ImagesWho will be the next pope? The decision could have a profound impact on...

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...