The Vatican opted to extend the visiting hours at St. Peter's Basilica on the evening of Wednesday, April 23, as thousands of ...

The first minister will be at the ceremony on Friday along with heads of state and governments from around the world.

After passing away aged 88 on Easter Monday, Francis' body has been carried into Saint Peter's Basilica in Vatican City for ...

Pope Francis’ body was transferred to St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican on Wednesday, April 23, allowing mourners to pay ...

Travellers to Rome should expect closures, visitor restrictions and crowds at some of the city’s main attractions. View on ...

Since the moment of his election in 2013, Pope Francis captivated the world not only with his simple style and familiar ...

With the death of Pope Francis, attention now turns to the selection of his successor. The next pope will be chosen in what ...

Bells rang out as the Pope's coffin was carried across St Peter's Square to lie in state ahead of the funeral on Saturday.