Church

Tens of thousands to see former pope lying in state

The lying in state of former Pope Benedict XVI opens today at the Vatican.

Care system needs fixing, says Archbishop in New Year message

The Archbishop of Canterbury has used his New Year message to rally the nation to fix the care system.

Pope thanks Benedict XVI for faithful witness in New Year's Day Angelus

In his New Year's Day Angelus on Sunday, Pope Francis thanked God for his "faithful" predecessor Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, who died on Saturday.

Pope Francis remembers his kind and 'noble' predecessor Benedict XVI

Pope Francis has paid a moving tribute to his predecessor, Pope Benedict XVI, who died on Saturday morning aged 95.

King Charles expresses 'deep sadness' over death of Pope Benedict XVI

King Charles III recalled "with fondness" meeting the Pope Emeritus at the Vatican in 2009.

Archbishop of Canterbury pays tribute to Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI

The Archbishop of Canterbury has paid tribute to the former Pope Benedict XVI as "one of the greatest theologians of his age" following his death at the age of 95.

Cardinal Nichols 'deeply saddened' by death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI

The head of the Catholic Church in England and Wales has expressed his sadness over the passing of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI.

Former Pope Benedict XVI passes away at 95

The Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI has died at the age of 95.

Catholic faithful praying for Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI

Catholics are praying for Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI after Pope Francis revealed that he is "very ill".

'This is wrong' - Anglican priest challenges CofE leaders to condemn arrest of woman in silent prayer

An Anglican priest, the Rev. Calvin Robinson, has challenged leaders of the Church of England, including Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, to speak out against the arrest of a British pro-life activist, Isabel Vaughan-Spruce, for silently praying outside an abortion clinic in Birmingham.