A UK theologian who had worked closely with the Pope has described an atmosphere of shock, sadness and gratitude in Rome on ...

NCHIs are recorded incidents perceived to be motivated by hatred towards certain characteristics such as race or gender.

Shadow home secretary Chris Philp said the announcement showed Labour had ‘buckled’ under pressure from the Conservatives to disclose the data.

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Francis proclaimed that the tomb should only have “Franciscus” written on it. According to a translation, the Pope only made requests regarding his place of burial in his will. Published on the Holy ...

Patrick Crusius accepted a plea deal that resulted in a sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole.

Charles and Camilla paid tribute to Pope Francis for his compassion and tireless commitment to the common causes of all ...

Nevertheless, there are always front-runners, known as “papabile”, who have at least some of the qualities considered ...

The Vatican has begun a Rosary prayer in St Peter’s Square in its first public commemoration following Pope Francis’s death. Cardinal Mauro Gambetti, archpriest of St Peter’s Basilica, led the prayer ...

The Met Office said the UK weather will be “changeable” over the coming week as rain continues across the country following a dry spell. Much of the country will see alternating sunny spells and ...

There are just a handful of Catholic cardinals across the UK and Ireland, some of whom are expected to cast a vote for the next pope. Technically, any baptised Catholic man is eligible to become the ...

Francis, who died following a stroke aged 88 on Easter Monday just a day after greeting crowds in Vatican City, drew tributes for his strong advocacy for the poor and marginalised. The leader of the ...