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....

The body of Pope Francis has been laid out in an open coffin at the Vatican. Grief and tributes for Pope Francis were shared around the world Tuesday, a day after the popular pontiff died at age...

Donald Trump’s scathing attack on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell triggered fresh market turmoil overnight, with Wall Street suffering one of its sharpest drops this year. Mr Trump accused Mr...

The Vatican has released Pope Francis's final spiritual testament which gives indications for his burial. The Pope, 88, died on Monday from a stroke and subsequent irreversible heart failure.The...

Final days of Pope who joined Vatican crowds at Easter despite doctors' advice47 minutes agoLaura GozziBBC News, RomeGetty ImagesAt midday on Monday, church bells across Italy began to toll. Pope...

Final days of Pope who joined Vatican crowds at Easter despite doctors' advice47 minutes agoLaura GozziBBC News, RomeGetty ImagesAt midday on Monday, church bells across Italy began to toll. Pope...

Sir Keir Starmer has been condemned for snubbing Britain’s elderly after he arrogantly refused to respond to a petition pleading for pensioners not to be dragged into paying tax. Four weeks ago,...

Pope Francis wished "Happy Easter to everyone" in his last public appearance less than 24 hours before His Holiness was confirmed to have died. The religious leader of 1.4 billion Catholics worldwide...

Piers Morgan has revealed he’s suffering from what he’s described as “acute” pain — but he still has no idea how it happened. The former Good Morning Britain host has been seen hobbling...

Pope Francis has passed away at the age of 88, following several months of health complications. He was hospitalised at Rome's Gemelli hospital on February 14 for bronchitis treatment, which later...

Pope Francis, who has died aged 88, kissing a baby in St Peter's Square, Vatican City, 2019 (Image: AP)As the first Latin American to lead the Catholic Church in 1,300 years, a trained chemist and...

Vladimir Putin has spoken fondly about Pope Francis following the announcement of his death this morning. The Russian President hailed the leader of the Catholic Church as a "defender of the highest...

Gatwick worst for delays among UK airports3 hours agoDaniel SextonBBC News, South EastGetty ImagesGatwick has retained its position as the UK's worst airport for flight delays, as it continues to...