The Latest Breaking News from Pope Francis

Francis hailed as ‘a pope among people’ as world leaders join 200,000 mourners

Presidents, prime ministers and cardinals were among those bidding a final farewell to Pope Francis.

Evening Standard · Apr 26, 2025

Pope Francis buried with heartwarming note in final tribute to late Pontiff

Deed placed in coffin recalls ‘a simple and much-beloved pastor’ who loved the poor

The Independent UK · Apr 26, 2025

In Pictures: World leaders join faithful as Pope Francis is laid to rest

Presidents, prime ministers and cardinals gathered alongside members of the public in Rome for the funeral of Pope Francis.

Evening Standard · Apr 26, 2025

What to know about the funeral and burial of Pope Francis

Pope Francis died on Easter Monday at the age of 88 after a 12-year papacy

The Independent UK · Apr 26, 2025

Iran and the US prepare for expert talks in Oman over Tehran's rapidly advancing nuclear program

Iran and the United States are preparing to start in-depth negotiations in Oman over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program, talks that likely will hinge on the Islamic Republic’s enrichment of uranium

The Independent UK · Apr 26, 2025

The Latest: Mourners race to get standing room spot in St. Peter’s Square for Pope Francis’ funeral

As many as 200,000 people are expected to attend Pope Francis’ funeral in St. Peter’s Square as he is being laid to rest

The Independent UK · Apr 26, 2025

Francis's Funeral To Be Grand Farewell To 'Pope Of The Poor'

Pope Francis, champion of the poor and the Church's first Latin American leader, will be honoured Saturday with a funeral attended by world leaders and tens of thousands of Catholic faithful.

International Business Times · Apr 26, 2025

Thousands flock to central Mexico to celebrate Saint Mark's Day

Thousands have flocked to the city of Aguascalientes in central Mexico, where a monthlong fair named after Saint Mark starts every year in mid-April

The Independent UK · Apr 26, 2025

Trump administration to investigate New York's funding threat over Long Island tribal school mascot

The U.S. Department of Education says it plans to investigate whether New York education officials are being discriminatory by threatening to withhold funding if a Long Island school district doesn’t stop using a Native American-themed logo

The Independent UK · Apr 25, 2025

Crowds gathering for funeral of popular pontiff Pope Francis

US President Donald Trump will join other world leaders and dignitaries at the requiem mass.

Evening Standard · Apr 25, 2025