The pontiff, who became pope in 2013 after his predecessor Benedict XVI resigned, has died aged 88, the Vatican announced today (April 21).

Appearing for a few minutes in St. Peter’s Basilica before the Easter Vigil April 19, the convalescing pope recalled, in his ...

This year’s Lantern service aims to warn about the endangering of American democracy, societal model and ideals, said the Rev ...

When Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Buenos Aires stood on the balcony of St Peter’s in Rome after being elected Pope on 13 ...

Pope Francis has died at the age of 88 following a well publicised battle with double pneumonia. The Bishop of Rome died on Easter Monday (April 21) just hours after making an appearence in St Peter's ...

The ANC acts as if it alone enjoys legitimacy, while the DA acts as if its electoral support entitles it to override the ...

Under clear spring skies and surrounded by thousands of faithful gathered in a St. Peter’s Square adorned with vibrant yellow ...

Because Easter fell on the same day on the Julian and Gregorian calendars, meaning Catholic and Orthodox were celebrating on ...

The hope Christians have is not a sign of avoiding reality but of trusting in the power of God to defeat sin and death as the ...

His ministry by welcoming people from every walk of life. He spoke with Samaritans, dined with tax collectors, healed ...

We must look for him without ceasing,” the pope’s prepared text emphasized. “Because if he has risen from the dead, then he ...

Leading his first Easter Sunday Mass as Washington’s new archbishop, Cardinal Robert W. McElroy said the Resurrection of ...