The Latest Breaking News from Pope Francis

Associated Press reporter Nicole Winfield, who covered Pope Francis at the Vatican during his entire pontificate, earned the nickname “la prima della classe” -- or “the first in class” -- from him in 2018

Heads of state and royalty will begin converging on Rome for Pope Francis’ funeral in the Vatican’s St. Peter’s Square, but the group of poor people who will meet his casket in a small crosstown basilica are more in keeping with Francis’ humble persona and disdain for pomp

The Trump administration plans to strictly require anyone illegally in the U.S. to register with the government and carry documentation

A cardiologist testified that Diego Maradona was considered a “high-risk patient” and said that the authorities at the clinic where he underwent surgery days before his death recommended that the former national team captain should recover in a rehabilitation clinic rather than in a private home

The Scottish First Minister will be part of the UK delegation at the ceremony in Rome on Saturday.

“The Earth, our home, is beginning to look more and more like an immense pile of filth.” These aren’t the words of a radical sociologist or rogue climate scientist. They aren’t the words of a Conversation editor either. Nor are these:

Tens of thousands have already turned out to pay their respects to the late Pope ahead of his funeral service on Saturday

The 88-year-old started skateboarding at the age of 70, partly because it was cheaper than his beloved snow sports

Russia’s illegal seizure of Crimea from Ukraine 11 years ago was quick and bloodless

Pope Francis’ doctor has opened up about the morning the pontiff died, from his phone call from Francis' private nurse to the pope's failure to respond to stimuli.

Oscar-winning film Conclave was released last year.