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AP PHOTOS: Papal tailors prepare for transition

As cardinals gather in Rome for the start next week of the conclave, where they will vote for the successor to Pope Francis, two longtime papal tailors are also pondering the transition.

The Independent UK

Who are the cardinals tipped to be the next pope one week before the conclave?

The conclave to elect the new pope begins on 7 May, and while there are no official candidates for the post, these are the cardinals considered to be leading the race.

Euronews

This Instagram Account Educates People By Explaining The Best History Memes Out There (23 Pics)

If history textbooks were more like this Instagram account, maybe more kids would open them. Or at least try to.

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Iran's foreign minister says next round of talks with US over nuclear program will be held in Rome

Iran says the next round of negotiations over its rapidly advancing nuclear program it will have with the United States will be in Rome on Saturday

The Independent UK

One of these cardinals could become the new pope

There are no official candidates for the papacy, but some cardinals are considered “papabile.”

The Independent UK

Pietro Parolin, Career Diplomat Leading Race To Be Pope

A seasoned diplomat who worked with Pope Francis for 12 years, Cardinal Pietro Parolin is well-known in Rome and abroad, and a serious contender to be the next pontiff.

International Business Times

Pope Francis filled the College of Cardinals with a diverse group of men – and they’ll be picking his successor

Following the death of 88-year-old Pope Francis on Easter Monday, several cardinals who were already in Rome, or who traveled only short distances to arrive, held the first of several meetings – general congregations – to discuss preparations for the papal funeral and the election to follow.

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Pope Francis laid to rest in Rome after funeral attended by thousands

Mourners gather at the Vatican to honour pontiff in an emotional farewell filled with prayer and reflection.

Al Jazeera

Thousands visit Pope Francis tomb in Rome day after funeral

The modest tomb draws huge queues on the first day of public viewing a day after tens of thousands attended his funeral.

Al Jazeera

Pictures of Pope Francis's tomb released as it opens to the public in Rome basilica

Followers of the Catholic church are queuing up to visit the Pope's final resting place

Evening Standard

Thousands of visitors gather at Pope Francis' final resting place in Rome basilica

People lined up from the early hours of Sunday to bid farewell to Pope Francis in front of his tomb in the Papal Basilica of Saint Mary Major in Rome.

Euronews

Catholic faithful pay respects to Pope Francis as his tomb opens to the public in Rome basilica

Roman Catholic faithful have begun visiting the tomb of Pope Francis

The Independent UK

Inside Trump’s whirlwind trip to the pope’s funeral: Biden, Melania’s birthday and a Zelensky rematch

The president met with his Ukrainian counterpart and parted ways with the First Lady after a 14-trip to Rome

The Independent UK

World bids farewell to 'profound' Pope Francis as 400,000 mourners gather for touching Vatican funeral

Heads of state, royalty and religious leaders joined 400,000 mourners in Rome to pay their respects to His Holiness

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Zelensky, Trump discuss new path to peace at Pope’s funeral

Amid global mourning in Rome, the US and Ukrainian presidents held impromptu talks in St. Peter's Basilica as France and the EU reiterate their unwavering support for Kyiv.

The Independent UK

Mourners fill St Peter’s Square as politics hangs over farewell to Pope Francis

Hundreds of thousands of mourners lined the streets of Rome to send the Pope to his final resting place

The Guardian - UK

‘Grazie Francesco’: silence gives way to cheers and applause for ‘pope of the people’

As Pope Francis’s coffin emerged into St Peter’s Square, the crowd paid tribute to a leader who urged the world to build bridges

Evening Standard

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange in Rome for Pope Francis’s funeral

A photo of Julian Assange and his family was shared on X along with a message from his wife Stella.

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“The Pope Of The People”: Deafening Applause Rings Out As Pope Francis Is Laid To Rest In Rome

Pope Francis' funeral at Vatican Square was attended by thousands of people.

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'Final Wish': Heartwarming Reason Why Pope Francis Chose Santa Maria Maggiore For His Burial

Pope Francis has chosen the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome as his final resting place, a decision rooted in his deep devotion to Mary.

The Guardian - UK

Trump says he fears Putin ‘may be tapping me along’ after Zelenskyy meeting

US president admits to concern Russian counterpart does not want to ‘stop the war’ and ponders new approach to Moscow

Al Jazeera

Pope Francis laid to rest after tens of thousands attend Vatican funeral

In break with recent tradition, 88-year-old leader of Catholic world was buried in Rome’s Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica.

Radio France Internationale

Global leaders and faithful mourn, as the world bids farewell to Pope Francis

In a moving celebration of his life and legacy, the world gathered in Rome this Saturday to honour Pope Francis I, a humble pastor who forever changed the face of the Catholic Church.

Al Jazeera

Trump, Zelenskyy hold ‘productive’ meeting at the Vatican

The meeting before Pope Francis’s funeral was their first since an angry encounter in Washington, DC, in February.

The Independent UK

Zelensky and Trump meet for first time since Oval Office clash ahead of Pope Francis’ funeral

Pair hold ‘constructive discussion’ in Rome ahead of pontiff’s funeral

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