Pope Francis

As the Catholic Church moves towards selecting its next leader, global attention focuses on potential candidates.

Becciu who once a leading papal conteder is the first cardinal in modern history to be tried and convicted by the Vatican's criminal court.

Following Pope Francis's death, interest in papal-themed films like Conclave, The Two Popes and The Young Pope has surged as audiences reflect on the future of the Catholic Church.

Pope Francis has chosen the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome as his final resting place, a decision rooted in his deep devotion to Mary.

Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle emerges as a prominent figure in discussions about who will succeed Pope Francis, but his age presents a potential obstacle.

Pope Francis's sudden death at 88 has ignited intense speculation about his successor and the future of the Catholic Church.

Pope Benedict XVI's historic resignation in 2013 paved the way for Pope Francis's election, sparking ongoing comparisons between their papacies.

Trump's relations with Pope Francis soured during the 2016 presidential campaign when the pope criticised the idea of building a wall at the US-Mexico border.

While a precise date for the funeral has not yet been officially confirmed, sources within the Vatican suggest that the ceremony will likely take place later this week

Pope Francis' net worth, real name, family, health updates, and personal passions—including his love for wine and football—revealed.

Pope Francis remains in critical condition after suffering a severe asthmatic crisis and pneumonia, with Vatican officials warning that his health is rapidly deteriorating.

Pope Francis has reportedly planned his burial at Santa Maria Maggiore, breaking with tradition as Vatican insiders prepare for his funeral amid concerns over his health.

Pope Francis pioneers G7's address and advocates AI regulation amid global concerns on rights and peace.

The Vatican has reported a second miracle that can soon make Blessed Carlo Acutis, a Saint.

Earlier this year, Pope Francis personally experienced the power of AI technology, when he became the subject of a viral internet trend

Zelensky's arrival in Paris came hours after EU leaders in Germany presented him with a prize for the Ukrainian people for fighting for the bloc's freedom and values.

Pope Francis appeared to ask Russians to seek the truth about their country's invasion of Ukraine in his Easter message to the world on Sunday and appealed for dialogue between Israelis and Palestinians following recent violence.

Pope Francis led a Palm Sunday service the day after he was discharged from hospital following a bout of bronchitis, and urged the world to take better care of the poor, the lonely and the infirm.

The treatment has seen "a marked improvement in his state of health" and Francis could be back home in the Vatican "in the coming days"

Tests showed a respiratory infection that was not Covid-19, requiring "a few days of appropriate hospital medical treatment"

Pope Francis on Wednesday decried violence and prejudice against women and said granting equal pay and opportunities could help create a more peaceful world, as a new survey of Catholic women showed that many felt the Church discriminated against them.

LGBT+ activists in Democratic Republic of Congo are celebrating the arrival of Pope Francis, whose recent push for the decriminalisation of same-sex relations has given them hope of greater acceptance of their community across Africa.

Just one week after the funeral of Benedict XVI, his closest aide released a much-trailed memoir Thursday, revealing details of tensions between the late pope emeritus and his more liberal successor Pope Francis.

Pope Francis marked the Roman Catholic Church's traditional World Day of Peace on Sunday but the start of the new year at the Vatican was overshadowed by the death of his predecessor, Benedict.

The pope has called for peace in Ukraine ever since Russia invaded its neighbour in February, condemning the war but seeking to maintain a delicate dialogue with Moscow.

Pope Francis on Wednesday called on people to spend less on Christmas presents and celebrations, and donate the money saved to those in war-ravaged Ukraine.

Pope Francis, who has often said he may step down in the future if bad health impedes him from leading the Catholic Church, on Sunday praised the humility of one of the few popes in history to resign willingly instead of ruling for life.

Pope Francis asks North Korea to invite him to visit

Pope Francis on Wednesday called for "concrete steps" to end the war in Ukraine and avert the risk of a nuclear disaster at the Zaporizhzhia power plant.

Pope Francis has quashed rumours that he plans to resign anytime soon but his planned visit next weekend to the Italian city of L'Aquila will underscore the Catholic Church's need to regulate the status of pontiffs who step down instead of ruling for life.