First Minister and Sinn Fein vice president Michelle O’Neill paid tribute to the Pope as a “strong, determined leader” whose loss will be mourned by Catholics in Ireland and around the world. Deputy ...

Public figures across the world have paid tribute to Pope Francis following his death, including US vice president JD Vance who met the “obviously very ill” pontiff on Sunday. Mr Vance met Pope ...

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that, overall, Russia violated the ceasefire more than 2,900 times.

Pope Francis has been hailed by the UK’s religious leaders, the King and the Prime Minister as a voice for the poor and marginalised, as they paid tribute to the pontiff following his death on Easter ...

Drag queen Just May, who appeared on the fourth season of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK, will perform at the Dragonfly Lounge, in Long Wyre Street, on May 3. A statement on the Dragonfly Lounge said: “The ...

A Parkinson's support group from Mersea Island travelled to London to participate in a mass choir event. The aim was to raise awareness and support for those living with the condition. This was part ...

Plaid Cymru’s Westminster leader Liz Saville Roberts said his “voice for the poor and the oppressed across the world will be greatly missed”, while Pat McFadden, one of the most senior Catholic ...

An Irish-born cardinal made the announcement to the world that Pope Francis had died. Cardinal Kevin Farrell, 77, confirmed that the head of the Catholic Church had died on Easter Monday after bouts ...

Scotland missed out on a top-two finish in Women’s World Cup qualifying but Bryce was player of the tournament.

The Jesuits in Britain have paid tribute to Pope Francis, the first Jesuit pope, saying “his commitment to serving the marginalised, fostering dialogue between faiths, and addressing urgent global ...

Politicians and religious leaders in Scotland have paid tribute to Pope Francis following his death on Easter Monday. First Minister John Swinney said it was with “deep sadness” he had learned of the ...

TRAIN lines are blocked at a busy Essex airport and disruption is expected “until further notice”. Greater Anglia has confirmed there are delays at Stansted Airport due to a fault with a signalling ...