The public will be able to pay their respects at a viewing in St Peter’s Basilica and a funeral mass will take place before a new pope is elected.

Three police cars have been seen next to the canal by Perdiswell Leisure Centre. Part of the area is being sealed off, according to witnesses.

King Charles and Queen Camilla have paid tribute to Pope Francis after his death aged 88. The pope's death was confirmed by a Vatican official this morning. Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the Vatican ...

Pope Francis died this morning (April 21), Camerlengo Cardinal Kevin Farrell announced. The official said in a statement: “At 7.35 this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the home of ...

The Catholic College of Cardinals (the body of all cardinals of the Catholic Church) convening to elect a new pope is one of the oldest methods of electing a head of state that remains in use to the ...

Pope Francis took on the name Francis in honour of Saint Francis of Assisi and became the first Pope from Southern America. He was pope for more than 12 years. Francis suffered from chronic lung ...

Tom Lister will star as Fleshcreep and Mark James will play Silly Billy in a production of Jack and the Beanstalk at Malvern Theatres (Image: Malvern Theatres) The performance of Jack and the ...

Military Order showed no signs of rustiness after over a year on the sidelines when making short work of his rivals in the Listed-class Virgin Bet Daily Price Boosts Magnolia Stakes at Kempton.

The RSPCA has shared a step-by-step guide on how to stop your dog from pulling on the lead when out walking. The animal charity says: "Start by standing still and quiet. Allow your dog the full length ...

A fraud expert has shared some advice to help Brits avoid falling victim to spear phishing scams - what they are and what to do if scammed.

68-year-old actor Timothy Spall thought he “might not make it” after being diagnosed with leukaemia. The acclaimed star, who is known for playing Peter Pettigrew in the Harry Potter film series and ...