The recent passing of Pope Francis has reignited speculation over one of the most enduring mysteries within the Catholic Church - a secret ‘UFO archive’ buried deep within the walls of the...

Watch: Pope Leo XIV's first Mass as pontiffNewly elected Pope Leo XIV has lead his first Mass as pontiff, in the Vatican's Sistine Chapel. The Pope was joined by cardinals for prayers and hymns, the...

Watch Pope Leo XIV's first public address - in fullSpeaking from the Vatican balcony just after being unveiled as the new pontiff, Pope Leo XIV paid tribute to his predecessor and called for...

From white smoke to balcony speech, watch Pope Leo XIV unveiled as new pontiffA new pope has taken the helm of the Catholic Church, after being elected in a two-day conclave in Vatican City.Crowds of...

Watch: Moments past conclaves elected new popesSome 133 cardinals from around the globe will come together in Vatican City to elect the next pope, in a conclave starting on 7 May. When white smoke...

People cheer as power comes back on in MadridResidents applauded in Madrid as the lights came back on, after a huge power cut brought parts of Spain and Portugal to a standstill on Monday. A state of...

Pope Francis's funeral Mass details published in full5 hours agoReutersThe Vatican has released the order of service ahead of the funeral of Pope Francis on Saturday in St Peter's Square.The booklet,...

Pope Francis's funeral will take place on Saturday (Image: Getty)The order of the service for Pope Francis's funeral has been released, hours before world leaders and pilgrims are set to honour the...

Pope Francis's funeral Mass details published in full51 minutes agoReutersThe Vatican has released the order of service ahead of the funeral of Pope Francis on Saturday in St Peter's Square.The...

Watch: How previous Popes were laid to rest The funeral of Pope Francis will be watched by millions of people across the world, whether they are pilgrims descending on the Vatican City in person or...

Veteran Vatican reporter David Willey reflects on changed Church15 hours agoDavid WilleyFormer BBC Rome correspondentReutersDavid Willey, who spent decades reporting from Rome for the BBC, reflects...

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...