Sarah RainsfordCorrespondentWatch: Crowds cheer as Pope holds first Sunday addressPope Leo XIV appealed for "no more war" in a message to world powers during his first Sunday address at ...

ReutersPope Leo XIV said the Church should be a "beacon" to reach areas suffering a "lack of faith" in his first mass as pontiff on FridayThe new Pope, Leo ...

Thomas MackintoshBBC News, LondonGetty ImagesCardinals will meet next month in a secret conclave to elect the next pope, the Vatican has said.The closed-door meeting will start inside the Sistine ...

First Minister Michelle O'Neill has said it was a "huge honour" to be at Pope Francis' funeral, representing "all those people at home who looked towards him for spiritual ...

PA MediaPope Francis was the the first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic ChurchPA MediaA book of condolence has been opened at Armagh Cathedral for visitorsAt the scene ...

Getty ImagesPope Francis died hours after appearing in St Peter's SquareScottish political and religious leaders have paid tribute to Pope Francis following his death at the age of 88.The ...

ReutersPope Francis has died at the age of 88, after 12 years as spiritual leader of the Roman Catholic Church.His death has set in motion the centuries-old process of ...

Pope Francis has appeared at the Vatican's St Peter's Square to wish "Happy Easter" to thousands of worshippers.The Pope, 88, came out in a wheelchair and waved from the ...

Pope Francis has appeared at the window of the hospital in Rome for the first time since being admitted on 14 February.The 88-year-old pontiff will be discharged on Sunday ...

A selection of news photographs from around the world.Justin Tallis/PA MediaQueen Camilla meets Gladiators Nitro aka Harry Aikines-Aryeetey and Fire aka Montell Douglas, at a reception to celebrate the ...

ReutersPope Francis remains in a critical condition, the Vatican has said in a medical update, with respiratory and kidney problems.Around the world, prayers and services are being held in ...

England's 2005 Ashes win was their first in 17 yearsEngland batter Ollie Pope says this summer's Ashes could match the excitement and entertainment of the legendary 2005 series.England, currently ...