If the Vatican truly believes in the equality of all before God, then it is time its highest office finally mirrored that ...

Two major proposals led by Jared Kushner and a new airport championed by the Albanian government focus on an area prized for its biodiversity. Are they a sign of things to come?

Whether created by ancient Egyptian scribes, medieval monks, or Mayan priests, these 26 remarkable survivors have endured ...

These discoveries suggest that humans were able to live in rainforest before they left Africa, the home of our species. Until ...

Francis's funeral will take place at 10:00 am (0800 GMT) on Saturday in the square in front of St Peter's Basilica. The ...

As the race of who would succeed Pope Francis hots up, many people are suggesting that the next Pope should come Africa which ...

A continent where religion permeates most aspects of private and public life, Africa is where the Roman Catholic Church is ...

Top contenders include Ghana's Cardinal Turkson and Congo's Cardinal Ambongo, although insiders say none is a clear ...