Pope Francis is lying in state in St Peter's Basilica, where tens of thousands of mourners will file past his open casket ...

Rome is always teeming, and Easter usually kicks off the long tourist season. Up to 250,000 are expected to attend the Pope's ...

The World Snooker Championship is deep into the first week and defending champion Kyren Wilson and previous winner Neil ...

Pubs across the UK will be offering a free pint to punters over the next 24 hours on St George's Day for those people who ...

According to church rules any saint’s day falling in Holy or Easter week moves to the week after the Easter fortnight, ...

If you were planning on waving your St George’s Day flag to celebrate England’s patron saint today, you will be surprised to ...

Six people from Lancashire were honoured by His Majesty the King at a special ceremony. The group travelled to Durham Cathedral on Maundy Thursday to be recognised for their years of service to the ...

On the banks of the River Thames in the heart of Essex, lies a beleaguered bastion of English patriotism. Canvey Island, a ...

Some homes date to the 1600s; others are far more recent. Ancient trees, modern conservation techniques, and acres of flowers ...

The Prince of Wales, Prince William, is to attend the Pope’s funeral on behalf of King Charles, Kensington Palace said ...

A man from Thornton near Blackpool had a Royal Maundy date last Thursday when he travelled to Durham Cathedral to be honoured ...

A woman from Ellel near Lancaster had a Royal Maundy date last Thursday when she travelled to Durham Cathedral to be honoured ...