Irish leaders have paid tribute to Pope Francis as an “exceptional” and “remarkable figure” who spoke up for the poor and marginalised. The leader of the Catholic Church died aged 88, after months of ...

First Minister and Sinn Fein vice president Michelle O’Neill paid tribute to the Pope as a “strong, determined leader” whose loss will be mourned by Catholics in Ireland and around the world. Deputy ...

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that, overall, Russia violated the ceasefire more than 2,900 times.

Politicians and religious leaders in Scotland have paid tribute to Pope Francis following his death on Easter Monday. First Minister John Swinney said it was with “deep sadness” he had learned of the ...

Visitors once again flocked to Chester for the second day of the Taste Cheshire Food and Drink Festival. The event, which began on Saturday, featured a number of chef demos on Easter Sunday - as well ...

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 ...

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 ...

What are the plans for the funeral of Pope Francis and where will he be buried after passing away at the age of 88.

Pope Francis died this morning (April 21) and Prime Minister Keir Starmer has shared a tribute. Following the news of the Pope’s death, announced by Camerlengo Cardinal Kevin Farrell, tributes have ...

MPs from across the political spectrum also paid tribute to Francis, with several noting his compassion for the poor and refugees.