22 h. ago Irish archbishop who heads abuse investigations says tackling crisis will top next pope's agenda

Archbishop John Kennedy was put in charge by Pope Francis of leading investigations into child abuse allegations against Catholic clergy worldwide.

Events

43 h. ago Conclave: Here’s how the drama unfolded last time around, in Pope Francis’s own words

‘It was then that I began to understand. I understood at least that the danger was there.’

Events

46 h. ago When and how will the new pope be elected in the conclave of cardinals at the Vatican?

Odds are on a short conclave to elect Pope Francis’s successor, with 267th pope likely to be picked by Thursday or Friday

Politics

46 h. ago Conclave explained: A graphical guide to the election of a pope

Odds are on a short conclave to elect Pope Francis’s successor, with 267th pope likely to be picked by Thursday or Friday

Politics

51 h. ago The Irish disapora and its role in electing the successor to Pope Francis this week

Cardinals with strong links to Ireland will be playing key role in the papal conclave from Wednesday

Politics

61 h. ago Pope Francis donated popemobile to be mobile health unit for Gaza children

The vehicle will be outfitted with equipment for diagnosis, examination and treatment.

Politics

3 d. ago Pope Francis gave blessing for popemobile to become health clinic for Gaza children

Months before his passing, Pope Francis gave his blessing for a popemobile to be turned into a mobile health clinic for Gaza children.

Science

5 d. ago China ‘elects’ two bishops despite Pope Francis's death, defying Vatican agreement

The Vatican is unable to ratify any bishop appointments following Pope Francis’s death, as only the pope has the ability to do this.

Events

5 d. ago Chimney installed on the roof of the Sistine Chapel as conclave to elect new pope nears

The conclave to elect Pope Francis’s successor will begin on 7 May.

Politics

6 d. ago Vatican firefighters install chimney on Sistine Chapel roof for papal election

Cardinals are set to vote on Pope Francis’s successor.

Politics

6 d. ago Smartphones in the Sistine Chapel didn’t feel out place to me. It’s 2025

We love to plonk a dead relative in the sittingroom for a day or two

Politics

8 d. ago Letters to the Editor, April 30th: On China’s influence in Ireland, Spanish power cuts and Pope Francis

Letters to the Editor, April 30th: On China’s influence in Ireland, Spanish power cuts and Pope Francis  The Irish Times

Politics

8 d. ago Disgraced Cardinal Becciu withdraws from participation in conclave to elect pope

Cardinal Angelo Becciu’s status has dominated discussions in the days after Pope Francis’s death.

Politics

9 d. ago Fintan O’Toole: Is nothing sacred, even at a pope’s funeral?

We are at a very strange moment in our cultural evolution – one that threatens the very possibility of spiritual experience

Politics

9 d. ago David W Higgins: Ireland might not care for Catholic social teaching any more, but Pope Francis showed how far it can move the dial

David W Higgins: Ireland might not care for Catholic social teaching any more, but Pope Francis showed how far it can move the dial  The Irish Independent

Politics

1 week ago Three busloads of Cardinals arrive to pay respects at tomb of Pope Francis and cause media frenzy

Today is the second of nine days of official mourning for Francis.

Transport

1 week ago Three busloads of cardinals arrive to pay respects at tomb of Pope Francis

Today is the second of nine days of official mourning for Francis.

Transport

1 week ago 200,000 attend Mass for 'first millennial saint' on second day of mourning for Pope Francis

Carlo Acutis was due to be canonised today, but teenagers were still out in force at 10.30am Mass for the millennial saint.

Politics

1 week ago Canonisation postponed, but 200,000 teenagers out in force on second day of mourning for Pope Francis

Carlo Acutis was due to be canonised today, but teenagers were still out in force at 10.30am Mass for the millennial saint.

Politics

1 week ago How accurate is Conclave? What does the film get right, and wrong?

Pope Francis' death has drawn renewed attention to the recently released film Conclave

Politics