It has now been confirmed that Ireland will be represented at the funeral of Pope Francis by President Micheal D. Higgins and ...

This evening, the streets around the Vatican were very busy, and St Peter's Square was bustling. Up to 250,000 are expected ...

Pope Francis' passion for soccer was evident throughout his pontificate. But Francis, who died Monday at 88, also turned to the sport for anecdotes about camaraderie, fellowship and teamwork.

Pope Francis’ death on Monday morning has ended an often turbulent reign marked by division and tension, as he sought to ...