Thousands have gathered around St Peter’s Basilica to mourn Pope Francis, who died from a stroke and subsequent heart failure ...

Follow our live feed as the faithful pay their respects to the late pontiff of the Catholic Church at the heart of Vatican ...

Cardinal Kevin Farrell, who has ties to the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, was chosen by Pope Francis to serve as camerlengo, who is now in charge of the Vatican until a new pope is ...

The 77-year-old Irish-born priest is currently serving as camerlengo, a position which makes him acting head of the Holy See.

Following the death of Pope Francis, a cardinal from the United States has become acting head of the Vatican until a new ...