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World leaders gather for funeral of Pope Francis

World leaders have gathered for the funeral of Pope Francis as huge crowds descended upon Vatican City ...

The National (Scotland) · 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

Britain’s Prince William and US President Donald Trump among mourners at Pope Francis' funeral

Pope Francis' funeral has taken place in St Peter's Square in Vatican City, with Britain’s Prince William and US President Donald Trump among the mourners.

BANG Premier · 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

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

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

AP PHOTOS: From mightiest to humblest, hundreds of thousands gather for Pope Francis’ funeral

From some of the world’s most powerful leaders to those on society’s margins whom Pope Francis always made a point to minister to, hundreds of thousands of people were expected at the Vatican Saturday for the funeral rites for the late pontiff.

The Independent UK · Apr 26, 2025

Pope Francis' funeral is set to begin, in a ceremony he helped reimagine

Pope Francis is being laid to rest in ceremony reflecting his priorities as pope and wishes as pastor

The Independent UK · Apr 26, 2025

Pope Francis buried after funeral attended by world leaders, royals and 400,000 mourners – as it happened

Italy’s interior minister says 400,000 mourners in St Peter’s Square and surrounding area for funeral of Pope Francis

The Guardian - 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