Thousands filed by to see the pope's burial site as a light cast its warm glow over the tomb and a reproduction of Francis' pectoral cross on the wall above it.

Pope Francis died on Easter Monday at the age of 88 after a 12-year papacy. The death of the pontiff has set off mourning across the Catholic world and days of ritual at the Vatican.

Cardinals this week will start in-depth discussions on planning the conclave to choose Pope Francis' successor. No date has ...

A British man fathered at least six children with his own daughter after raping her for more than 20 years - and then repeatedly raped one of the children he had by her. He also raped one of his other ...