The head of the Catholic Church appeared on the Vatican balcony just hours before his death to address those who had gathered in the city to hear his words on Easter Sunday ...

Francis was 76 when he was elected to the post, and his health was generally good for most of his papacy. He recovered well ...

Pope Francis in his Easter address yesterday called for peace and urged 'all those in positions of political responsibility' to use 'weapons of peace' to stop 'sowing seeds of death'.

An online Book of Condolences has been set up for people across Northern Ireland to record their sympathy following the death ...

"In the face of the cruelty of conflicts that involve defenceless civilians and attack schools, hospitals and humanitarian ...