Pope Francis, battling double pneumonia in hospital, has had a "tranquil" night and rested, the Vatican says.

People across Latin America are praying for Pope Francis, the first leader of the Catholic Church to come from the region, as the Vatican reports the Argentina-born pontiff is in a critical condition.

To mark his 65th birthday, Japan's Emperor Naruhito, has emphasised the importance of telling the tragedy of World War II to ...

Francis, who has been pope since 2013, has suffered bouts of ill health in the past two years. He is particularly prone to ...

Flash floods across Botswana have killed seven people including three children and uprooted thousands after days of heavy ...

Melbourne Victory and Melbourne City have fought out a dramatic and fiery 2-2 derby draw to remain firmly lodged in a cluster ...

Hot, gusty conditions are forecast to continue as out-of-control bushfires burn in several parts of Australia's southeast.

Clayton Oliver has given Melbourne a significant morale boost, shining against North Melbourne in their AFL pre-season hitout. The three-time All-Australian midfielder and four-time club ...

It was a victory for the bulls, according to witnesses at the scene at the Luddenham Show, NSW, for what was billed as the ...

Foreign ministers from developing countries focused on global conflicts, including the Ukraine war, on the last day ...

Pope Francis' condition isn't life-threatening, but he's not out of danger, his medical team says, as the 88-year-old pontiff ...

Music legend Dolly Parton has teamed up with the Australian children's group The Wiggles in an unexpected collaboration.