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Trump and Zelenskyy to sit apart at pope's funeral as organisers opt for French alphabetical order

The pope's funeral will be held in a tense geopolitical climate, and Vatican officials are facing a complicated diplomatic chessboard.

Euronews

Bishop tells of tears at Vatican for Pope Francis ahead of funeral

Bishop Paul Tighe also said there is ‘a little bit of national pride’ that an Irish-born man is the chief organiser while the post is vacant.

Evening Standard

Conclave choice for the next pope ‘totally unpredictable’, says Vatican expert

The theologian added that the timing of 2024 film Conclave “couldn’t be more powerful”

The Independent UK

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East Timor PM Says Francis Left Legacy Of Reconciliation, Tackled Abuse

East Timor Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao told AFP on Friday that Pope Francis left a legacy of reconciliation but also confronted the issue of child abuse during a rare visit to Asia's youngest nation last year.

International Business Times

Pope Francis’s funeral to be less costly than his predecessors’

Francis cultivated a humble image, opting for a modest rather than lavish lifestyle.

Al Jazeera

World leaders arrive in Rome as Vatican prepares for funeral of Pope Francis on Saturday

Pope Francis died on Easter Monday at the age of 88. The late pontiff's funeral will take place on Saturday, with large crowds expected in attendance.

Euronews

All bets are off on conclave outcome, says Vatican expert

UK theologian Professor Anna Rowlands said the timing of the star-studded Conclave film, released late last year, ‘couldn’t be more powerful’.

Evening Standard

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'White Flag': Pope Leaves Bitter Legacy In Ukraine

As Catholics around the world mourn Pope Francis, many Ukrainians will remember him bitterly for failing to clearly blame Russia for its invasion and calling for Ukraine to raise the "white flag".

International Business Times

What a deleted tweet tells us about tensions between Israel and the Vatican

Hours after Israel's Foreign Ministry posted a condolence for the passing for Pope Francis, it was deleted

The Independent UK

Pope Francis bestowed a special nickname on AP's Vatican reporter for her often-tough questions

Associated Press reporter Nicole Winfield, who covered Pope Francis at the Vatican during his entire pontificate, earned the nickname “la prima della classe” -- or “the first in class” -- from him in 2018

The Independent UK

Trump and Zelenskyy among dignitaries converging on Rome for funeral of Pope Francis

Heads of state and royalty will begin converging on Rome for Pope Francis’ funeral in the Vatican’s St. Peter’s Square, but the group of poor people who will meet his casket in a small crosstown basilica are more in keeping with Francis’ humble persona and disdain for pomp

The Independent UK

Vatican Braces For Huge Crowds Ahead Of Pope's Funeral

The Vatican will make final preparations Friday for Pope Francis's funeral as the last of the huge crowds of mourners file through St Peter's Basilica to view his open coffin.

International Business Times

Filmmaker urges Vatican to share UFO knowledge

Mark Christopher Lee has implored the Vatican to share its knowledge of UFOs.

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Why Donald Trump is set for third-tier seat at the funeral of Pope Francis

Vatican protocol suggest US President will not be in the front row of dignitaries

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The Independent UK

What to expect at Pope Francis’ funeral from Vatican rituals to iron-clad security and world leaders attending

Tens of thousands have already turned out to pay their respects to the late Pope ahead of his funeral service on Saturday

Evening Standard

Francis: How will pontiff’s funeral differ from those held for predecessors?

Pope Francis introduced changes to the papal funeral rites in 2024 which were aimed at simplifying the ceremonies.

The Independent UK

How Pope Francis’ funeral will be different from those held for predecessors

Pope Francis introduced changes to simplify papal funeral rites last year

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Viral Nun Who Broke Protocol To Weep Over Pope Francis’ Casket Revealed To Be His “Best Friend”

"She arrived to say goodbye, hoping to see him again in eternal life."

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Evening Standard

OPINION - Why it's good for us to see Pope Francis's body — and anyway he looks better than Pope Benedict did

If you look at Vatican TV live right now, you’ll see a queue of people lining up inside St Peter’s basilica to visit the coffin at the top with the body of Pope Francis. It’s open and you can see the corpse…looking a bit grey, it must be said, but…

The Guardian - UK

Pope Francis’s funeral is loaded with potential for diplomatic awkwardness

Saturday’s event will feature leaders who would not usually appear in the same room

Evening Standard

Italy prepares ring of steel for Pope Francis’s funeral in Rome with Nato jets, snipers and 8,000 police

Italian authorities are preparing one of the most complex and secretive security operations in Vatican history as 200,000 people descend to pay respects to Pope Francis ahead of his funeral.

The Independent UK

Irish postal service offers to send cards to the Vatican for free

Post offices in Ireland had received queries from the public on what was the correct address and stamp to use.

Evening Standard

What are the best films and TV shows about pontiffs?

Oscar-winning film Conclave was released last year.

International Business Times

Africans Eye A Pope From Among Their Own

In 2010, Ghana's Cardinal Peter Turkson said he was not ready to become pope -- and that the Catholic Church might not be either.

The Guardian - UK

Pope Francis: thousands more pay respects on second day of lying in state

More than 60,000 people have viewed body of late pontiff since Wednesday morning, says Vatican

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