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

Many world leaders and royals have gathered among many mourners at the Vatican - here are the pictures of them there.

The death of Pope Francis saw the world's leaders and great dignitaries surrender themselves to a higher power - that of the ...

From the moment of his election on March 13, 2013, Pope Francis chose a different path. He led not from above, but ...

The man who would become Pope Francis always bought his shoes in the same small store. And now, the remarkably ordinary ...

Pope Francis, the pontiff whose acts of love and humility rippled through his papacy, is being laid to rest in a service he ...

The funeral service for Pope Francis, remembered as a champion of the poor and for his efforts to reshape the Catholic Church ...

The Pope's funeral is taking place today at St Peter's Basilica at the Vatican. A pope's funeral traditionally brings world leaders together, and several are attending. Here's a look at the list. The ...

The late pontiff’s coffin has been transported from St Peter’s Square to the Basilica of St Mary Major, where it will now be laid to rest ...

The 'complete player' is expected to return to Madrid this summer, though he may have angered Bernabeu chiefs with his ...

The seating plan for international leaders at the funeral of Pope Francis was a delicate effort in diplomacy. It has been ...

Pope Francis will be laid to rest on Saturday in a major ceremony attended by senior representatives from around the world including Prince William ...