The world mourns Pope Francis at his funeral today
- Pope Francis' funeral took place on April 26, 2025, in Vatican City, attracting numerous attendees, including religious devotees, pilgrims, and dignitaries from around the world who gathered in Saint Peter's Square.
- Around 160 foreign delegations attended the funeral, including U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
- Zelensky received a warmer welcome than Trump, who was noted for wearing a blue suit unlike the expected funeral attire.
- The funeral showcased a unique global focus on Vatican City and the legacy of Pope Francis, who passed away at the age of 88.
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'Must be furious': Trump mocked after being snubbed at Pope Francis’ funeral
On Saturday morning the funeral for Pope Francis — who died on April 21 at the age of 88 — was held in Vatican City in Italy. Top officials from around the world attended, including U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.According to reports, Zelensky received a much ...
Rome, the capital of diplomacy: Zelenski advances with the leading leaders “to a just and lasting peace”
It has been a day that will be recorded in history. Pope Francis’s last legacy during his funeral has been to turn Rome into the diplomatic center of the whole world to talk about peace. “It has been a historic day,” said Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni: “To see Donald Trump and Volodimir Zelenski talking about peace, at the funeral of the Pope of Peace, has enormous significance.” Meloni had worked in recent days to favor some diplomatic …
Chomali highlights “sobriety” of Pope Francis’ funeral: “A poem that beautifies the world”
This Saturday, the Cardinal and Archbishop of Santiago, Fernando Chomali, posted on his social media account a tweet in which he commented on the funeral of Pope Francis, who died at 88 this Monday morning. “The funeral of the remembered Francis (q.e.p.d), for his sobriety, love, communion, recollection and mysticism: A poem that embellishes the world, fills it with spirituality and makes it better. Great Francis!” he posted on social networks. …
Rome was briefly the capital of the world: 5 striking moments that stood out during the funeral of Pope Francis
The world said goodbye to Pope Francis this morning. From the funeral ceremony with a host of world leaders, to his final journey in the Popemobile, we recap the morning in a 3-minute video and a list of 5 highlights.
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