Pope Francis was asked by the leader of the Catholic Church in Ireland to visit Northern Ireland as part of his historic 2018 ...

An Irish-born cardinal made the announcement to the world that Pope Francis had died. Cardinal Kevin Farrell, 77, confirmed that the head of the Catholic Church had died on Easter Monday after bouts ...

Pope Francis has been hailed by the UK’s religious leaders, the King and the Prime Minister as a voice for the poor and marginalised, as they paid tribute to the pontiff following his death on Easter ...

Politicians and religious leaders in Scotland have paid tribute to Pope Francis following his death on Easter Monday. First Minister John Swinney said it was with “deep sadness” he had learned of the ...

Pope Francis died this morning (April 21) and Prime Minister Keir Starmer has shared a tribute. Following the news of the Pope’s death, announced by Camerlengo Cardinal Kevin Farrell, tributes have ...

The Jesuits in Britain have paid tribute to Pope Francis, the first Jesuit pope, saying “his commitment to serving the marginalised, fostering dialogue between faiths, and addressing urgent global ...

King Charles and Queen Camilla have paid tribute to Pope Francis after his death aged 88. The pope's death was confirmed by a Vatican official this morning. Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the Vatican ...

What are the plans for the funeral of Pope Francis and where will he be buried after passing away at the age of 88.

The Catholic College of Cardinals (the body of all cardinals of the Catholic Church) convening to elect a new pope is one of the oldest methods of electing a head of state that remains in use to the ...

Irish leaders have paid tribute to Pope Francis as “a remarkable figure” who had a “profound commitment to alleviating suffering”. The President of Ireland said Pope Francis had approached his papacy ...

Pope Francis has died at the age of 88, which will lead many to wonder who will succeed him as the next Pope in the Vatican ...

MPs from across the political spectrum also paid tribute to Francis, with several noting his compassion for the poor and refugees.