Helping Close the Casket: Cardinal Roger Mahony, who was accused of covering up cases of abuse as archbishop of Los Angeles, will have an official role in the ceremonies around Francis’ funeral.

More than 12,000 people have taken the chance to see a silver casket believed to have belonged to Mary, Queen of Scots. And there’s now just a few days left to see the object at Kirkcudbright ...

and released images of the pontiff lying in a simple wooden open casket in the chapel of the Santa Marta guesthouse as well as his last words. The images show Cardinal Kevin Farrell presiding over ...

The Vatican has released first images of Pope Francis, showing him in his casket with the Vatican secretary of state praying over him. Pope Francis died on Easter Monday at the age of 88.

On Wednesday, the first photos of the 88-year-old's body in an open casket were made public. He could be seen lying in a wooden coffin dressed in red, with a rosary placed on his hands.

The Vatican has confirmed Pope Francis died of a stroke and heart attack, and church services are being held around the world to mark the 88-year-old's death on Easter Monday. Prime Minister ...

The world leaders attending the Pope's funeral - and the notable absences We've been telling you about the world leaders arriving in Italy ahead of Pope Francis's funeral tomorrow. Donald Trump ...

SINGAPORE – Police have warned of heavy traffic along parts of Bukit Timah on April 22, as the ceremonial gun carriage carrying the late Puan Noor Aishah – widow of Singapore’s first ...

An investigation is under way after partial human remains were discovered in Co Cork yesterday. The remains, which are believed to be a human skull, were discovered during excavation work in the ...

Mourners have until 11pm UK time to see the Pope's open casket today, although the Vatican did suggest earlier it was considering extending the hours due to demand. Public viewing will continue ...

(Image Credits: AFP) Pope Francis' casket will soon be moved to St Peter's Basilica, where the faithful will have the opportunity to pay their final respects. The mourning period is expected to ...

For those wondering, yes, the New York Giants attempted to trade places with the Tennessee Titans for the No. 1 overall pick in the draft. However, the Giants’ offer, as reported by ESPN insider ...