Why Pope Francis Will Not Be Laid to Rest in the Vatican
BBC News correspondent Maryam Moshiri reports on why the late Pope Francis will not be interred at the Vatican, breaking a century-old precedent. Instead, he will be laid to rest…
MPs Prepare to Take On London Marathon
Conservative MP Harriet Cross will line up for the London Marathon on Sunday, aiming to finish in under four hours. A sub-three hour 57 minute time would see her set…
A Distinct Atmosphere in Quiet Rome as City Reflects on Pope’s Passing
After two days without a pontiff, St Peter’s Square became the setting for a moving scene as a group of nuns, dressed in grey habits, began to sing. Initially their…
From Treasured Artworks to War Debris: How Conflict Ravaged Sudan’s Museums
Once imposing statues of rams and lions graced the gardens of Sudan’s National Museum—priceless relics from the era when Nubian monarchs extended their domain into present-day Egypt. The museum also…
Culture Secretary Declares BBC Licence Fee ‘Unenforceable’
The Culture Secretary has described the BBC licence fee as “unenforceable” and emphasised that “no options are off the table” as the government prepares to launch a review of the…
Watch: The Vatican’s Farewell Tribute to Pope Francis
Dignitaries, including political leaders and members of royal families, gathered alongside thousands of mourners as Pope Francis was laid to rest in St Peter’s Square. Subsequently, massive crowds filled the…
Driver Captures Dramatic Moment Massive Explosion Strikes Iranian Port
Video captured by a motorist and authenticated by the BBC depicts the moment a powerful explosion struck Shahid Rajaee port on Saturday morning, near the southern Iranian city of Bandar…
‘Double patriarchy’: doctor has South Africa talking about financial abuse
A young female South African doctor has sparked a nationwide conversation about a form of domestic abuse often shrouded in silence – financial abuse. In a series of viral videos…
Why this Conclave means it’s harder than ever to predict the next Pope
The Conclave – the process where the Cardinals gather to vote for the next Pope – is often highly unpredictable. But this time it’s harder than ever before to guess…
Images of Pope Francis’s tomb released
Images of Pope Francis’s tomb at the Santa Maria Maggiore church in Rome have been released. A single white rose was pictured lying on the stone tomb that bears the…