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Gerardo Fortuna

Putin and Netanyahu absent from Pope Francis' funeral, Beijing remains silent

Russia, Israel and China each had unique and often complex relationships with the Vatican and the late Pope Francis.

As the pontiff’s funeral becomes a quiet stage for diplomatic symbolism, the presence — or absence — of certain countries speaks volumes.

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