Proceedings began at 10am local time (9am BST) with the service taking place at St Peter's Basilica in front of 200,000 ...

The historic funeral of Pope Francis has begun, bringing closure to a 12-year papacy marked by humility and simplicity.Hundreds of thousands have flocked to St Peter’s Square in Vatican City, hoping ...

Presidents, prime ministers and cardinals have gathered for the funeral of Pope Francis as huge crowds descended upon Vatican City. The Catholic faithful are bidding a final farewell to a religious ...