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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.

Bored Panda · Apr 26, 2025

'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.

International Business Times UK · Apr 26, 2025

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

The Guardian - UK · Apr 26, 2025

Zelensky cheered as he arrives at Vatican for Pope Francis’ funeral

Volodymyr Zelensky received a round of applause as he attended the funeral of Pope Francis in Rome.

The Independent UK · Apr 26, 2025

Pictured: Trump and Zelensky in tense face-to-face meeting at St Peter’s Basilica before Pope's funeral

The pictures capture the brief encounter between the two leaders shortly before the funeral service began at around 10am local time on Saturday

Evening Standard · Apr 26, 2025

Is the Catholic church ready for its first African Pope?

As world leaders gather in Rome for Pope Francis’s funeral on Saturday, many Catholics are wondering if the church could soon elect its first black pope. With Africa home to one in five Catholics, the idea of a pope from the continent is gaining ground.

Radio France Internationale · Apr 26, 2025

As Pope Francis is laid to rest, is his legacy of a more compassionate Catholicism at risk?

Some, especially within the US, see the conclave as an opportunity to establish a more conservative leader, says Guardian associate editor Julian Coman

The Guardian - UK · Apr 26, 2025

Watch live: Pope Francis’ funeral takes place at the Vatican in Rome

Watch live as Pope Francis’ funeral takes place at the Vatican in Rome today (Saturday 26 April), with tens of thousands of people attending to mourn the late Pontiff.

The Independent UK · Apr 26, 2025

John Swinney to 'show Scotland's respect' as world leaders gather for Pope's funeral

FIRST Minister John Swinney has said he will “express the respect of the people of Scotland” when he attends the funeral of Pope Francis on…

The National (Scotland) · Apr 26, 2025

Ukraine war briefing: Trump says peace deal ‘very close’ and meets Zelenskyy in Rome

White House says meeting between Trump and Zelenskyy before funeral of Pope Francis was ‘very productive’. What we know on day 1,158

The Guardian - UK · Apr 26, 2025