Spiritual Practices

Here's what we know about the funeral of Pope Francis, who died of a heart attack and stroke on Easter Monday.

The pontiff's death comes a day after he made a much hoped-for appearance at Saint Peter's Square on Easter Sunday.

Tributes have poured in from church leaders and politicians alike, honouring his commitment to social justice, and his advocacy for the poor and marginalised. Audio

A conclave will soon choose the next pope. Here's what you need to know.

Here are some cardinals who are being talked about as "papabili" to succeed Pope Francis, whose death at the age of 88 was announced by the Vatican on Monday.

Analysis: Pope Francis's attemps at modernisation won him fans and made him enemies, Liam Temple writes.

PM Christopher Luxon described the Pope as a "man of humility", as other world leaders also paid tribute following his death.

In his final days, Pope Francis also met briefly with US Vice President JD Vance.

The Vatican said on Monday in a video statement that Pope Francis had died.

Nobel Peace Prize-winning leader Dalai Lama turns 90 in July.

Pope Francis has greeted a crowd of tens of thousands, and renewed his call for a ceasefire in Gaza in his Easter message.

St Patrick's Cathedral in central Auckland is expecting to conduct 350 baptisms on Easter Sunday, says religion expert.

The places where hot cross buns and Easter eggs are taking a back seat to deep-rooted traditions.

Critics say that churches' exemption from paying income tax gives them an unfair competitive advantage. But one atheist says these tax laws are essential for a thriving society.