10 h. ago "Discreet Death, Did Not Suffer": Vatican Recounts Pope Francis' Last Hours

Pope Francis thanked his personal nurse for encouraging him to greet the crowds in St Peter's Square on Easter Sunday, according to the Vatican, which said that these were amongst his last words.

Events

15 h. ago Vatican Releases Photo Of Pope Francis In Coffin Ahead Of His Funeral

The images were taken in the chapel of the Casa Santa Marta, Pope Francis's residence at the Vatican where he died.

Culture

18 h. ago Pope Francis Death: When The Papacy Was Shifted From Vatican To France

Pope Francis never liked grand titles. He called himself the Bishop of Rome, not the ruler of Vatican City. He carried his own bag, wore simple shoes and asked for prayers more often than he gave...

Events

33 h. ago All You Need To Know About The Vatican: World's Smallest State

The Vatican, headquarters of the Catholic Church, is the smallest state in the world, with its own newspaper, national anthem in Latin and supreme leader -- the pope.

Politics

39 h. ago Pope Francis Dies. What Happens Next? Vatican Rules Explained

Pope Francis, the religious head of 1.4 billion Catholics across the world, has died. He was 88. He suffered from various age-related ailments and was hospitalised for over a month.

Events

39 h. ago Pope Francis, Leader Of 1.4 Billion Catholics, Dies At 88 On Easter Monday

Pope Francis has died at the age of 88 after a prolonged illness, the Vatican announced on Monday. The pontiff, who was the first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church, became pope in...

Politics

2 w. ago Pope Greets Crowds At Vatican In First Appearance Since Leaving Hospital

Pope Francis on Sunday made his first public appearance since being discharged from hospital two weeks ago after treatment for double pneumonia, entering St. Peter's Square at the Vatican in a...

Politics