Thousands descended on main cathedral for evening mass in the capital Dili, where a giant screen showed Francis' face ...

In one of his final acts, Pope Francis cleared the way for Papua New Guinea to get its first saint -- an anti-polygamy ...

Francis gave hope and dignity to millions fleeing poverty and violence, urging the world to build bridges, not walls ...

Beijing and the Vatican inked a 2018 agreement allowing both Beijing and the Holy See a say in appointing bishops ...

Vatican staff and faithful mourn him in the chapel of Santa Marta, the humble home where he lived, served, and died ...

He did not suffer. It all happened quickly,' Vatican News said, quoting people who were present in his final moments ...

In a final Easter message, the pontiff condemned the 'deplorable humanitarian situation' in the besieged territory ...

Pope Francis was the only Catholic church chief to visit the country in 2017 amid a brief democratic experiment ...

Leaders from across the globe gather in Rome, highlighting his profound impact on faith, peace, and global leadership ...

In St Peter's Square, believers and tourists alike gathered to pay their respects, some bearing flowers or candles ...

Pray for a new pope who will build on his legacy of mercy and hope, stand up for religious freedom and human dignity ...

Pope Francis's coffin will be transferred to St Peter's Basilica on April 23 for three days of lying in state, with scores of Catholics and well-wishers expected to pay their respects to the beloved ...