Pope Francis’ funeral: More than 250,000 mourners attended a “simplified” service for Pope Francis at the Vatican today, remembering the “people’s pope” for his humanity and humility. Francis has now been entombed at Rome’s Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore. Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re honored the pope’s ability to lead with “an open heart toward everyone” as he conducted today’s service.
• World leaders pay respects: The roughly two-hour funeral in St. Peter’s Square featured an elaborate set of rituals and was attended by more than 100 delegations, including world leaders and reigning monarchs. It came six days after the first Latin American pontiff made his final public appearance for Easter.
• High-stakes meeting: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and US President Donald Trump met in St. Peter’s Basilica before the funeral as the White House mounts an increasingly urgent push to strike a deal ending Russia’s war.
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Pope Francis laid to rest after 250,000 attend funeral service
Pope Francis’ funeral: More than 250,000 mourners attended a “simplified” service for Pope Francis at the Vatican today, remembering the “people’s pope” for his humanity and humility. Francis has now been entombed at Rome’s Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore. Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re honored the pope’s ability to lead with “an open heart toward everyone” as he conducted today’s service. • World leaders pay respects: The roughly two-hour funeral in St. Peter’s Square featured an elaborate set of rituals and was attended by more than 100 delegations, including world leaders and reigning monarchs. It came six days after the first Latin American pontiff made his final public appearance for Easter. • High-stakes meeting: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and US President Donald Trump met in St. Peter’s Basilica before the funeral as the White House mounts an increasingly urgent push to strike a deal ending Russia’s war.
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