Pope Francis dies at 88

Pope Francis, the 266th Bishop of Rome and Sovereign of the Vatican City, died on Easter Monday. He was 88.

How many popes have there been?

Pope Francis is one among hundreds of popes that have served the Catholic Church, and his death brings about the centuries-old process of choosing the next one.

Russia declares Easter ceasefire with Ukraine

Hundreds of soldiers have been exchanged between Russia and Ukraine in one of the largest prisoner swaps since the war in Ukraine started over three years ago. It comes as Russia calls for a temporary ceasefire.