The Latest Breaking News from Rome

Where to see the white smoke: What to know about visiting Rome for the conclave

Tens of thousands of travellers have descended on the city for the funeral of Pope Francis and the election of a new pontiff.

Euronews · Apr 22, 2025

In Vatican City, mourners and the curious gather after Pope Francis dies

Thousands pay their respects at St Peter’s Square as more visitors are expected over the nine-day mourning period.

Al Jazeera · Apr 22, 2025

British tourist tells of sombre atmosphere in Rome following death of Pope

Antoni Bohdanowicz, from Berkshire, travelled to Rome with his wife and her family to see the Easter service in St Peter’s Square.

Evening Standard · Apr 22, 2025

Pope Francis’s funeral to take place on Saturday as Vatican releases images of open coffin – as it happened

Pope Francis, head of the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics, died at his home in the Vatican on Monday aged 88

The Guardian - UK · Apr 22, 2025

Tuesday briefing: The reforms, conflicts and legacy of Pope Francis

In today’s newsletter: He was an unpredictable leader unafraid to upset traditionalists, but was he really a liberal figure – and will his changes last?

The Guardian - UK · Apr 22, 2025

Pope Francis: Tributes, mass and vigils held in towns and cities across Europe

In Italy, bells tolled in church towers and flags were lowered to half-staff on government buildings in Rome.

Euronews · Apr 22, 2025

Pope Francis died from stroke followed by heart failure, Vatican says

The late pope's passing was announced earlier on Monday morning with bells tolling in Catholic churches from Latin America to Asia and across Rome as the news spread around the world.

Euronews · Apr 21, 2025

UK theologian tells of shock and sadness in Rome after Pope’s death

Professor Anna Rowlands happened to be in the Italian capital for Easter.

Evening Standard · Apr 21, 2025

Pope Francis died from a stroke followed by heart failure, Vatican says

Pontiff had requested simple burial ‘without particular decoration’ at Rome church rather than beneath St Peter’s

The Guardian - UK · Apr 21, 2025

Who are the UK and Ireland cardinals who could be next pope?

There are only five cardinals in the UK and Ireland

The Independent UK · Apr 21, 2025