Survivors of church sexual abuse acknowledge Pope Francis took important steps, but say his successor must do more to tackle abusive clergy and hold bishops accountable when they mismanage cases.

A Cardinal with Kerry links has been named among the potential successors to Pope Francis following his passing this week. Cardinal Joseph Tobin, who is currently serving as a Cardinal in Newark, is ...

The 88-year-old, who died on Easter Monday, has been dubbed by some as the “people’s pope”, having spoken out for the poor ...

A couple celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary have told of the “significance” of being able to attend Pope Francis’s wake in Rome – having first met decades ago at another papal event.Patrick ...

Ireland's Taoiseach Micheál Martin praised Pope Francis for his "unwavering commitment to the principles of compassion, peace ...

Less than a week after his death on Easter Monday, Pope Francis' funeral will be held on Saturday morning, 26 April ...