Vatican & World News

- American artist Patti Smith reflects on Pope Francis’ legacy. - Millions of Canadians head to the polls on Monday for a critical election. - The date of the conclave to elect the new Pope is set.

- On the day of Pope Francis’ death we pay homage to the man, the pastor, the pontiff as tributes flow in from every sector of the church and society

- In his first public audience since being discharged from hospital, Pope Francis thanks doctors and hospital staff for their care - US foreign aid cuts severely undermine the efforts of Catholic agencies serving millions of people in need across the world - Israel confirms no aid will enter Gaza amid calls to lift its blockade of the Strip