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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

Cardinals are bishops and Vatican officials from all over the world, personally chosen by the Pope and recognisable by their distinctive red vestments. Only cardinals under the ag ...

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' last public appearance came on Easter Sunday, just a day before his death. He emerged to bless thousands of people in St Peter’s Square in Vatican City, which drew wild cheers and ...

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

Singer and actor Jay McGuiness has remembered his The Wanted bandmate Tom Parker as a “massive life force” who was “hilarious”. Parker died in 2022 at the age of 33, 17 months after announcing his ...

Pope Francis took on the name Francis in honour of Saint Francis of Assisi and became the first Pope from Southern America. He was pope for more than 12 years. Francis suffered from chronic lung ...

Charles and Camilla’s visit was arranged at the last minute and took place on their 20th wedding anniversary on April 9.