The organiser of the Holy Year, Archbishop Rino Fisichella, celebrated the Mass in his place and offered a special prayer for Francis from the altar before delivering the homily the pope had prepared.

A number of items were presented at the altar to represent his life, including a fishing rod and a picture of Mr Holmes. His sister Zara thanked medical staff, including paramedics, Altnagelvin ...

A golden couple has returned to the church where they were married 50 years ago to recreate their wedding photo – with the bride wearing her original wedding dress. Did you know with an ad-lite ...

A Virginia Catholic bishop says the desecration of the main altar in St. Peter’s Basilica on Friday points to a larger worldwide trend of attacks against Catholics. "What took place at Saint ...