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Royalty and presidents to join multitude of mourners at Pope Francis' funeral
By Joshua McElwee, Crispian Balmer and Philip Pullella VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Royalty, presidents, prime ministers and a legion of faithful will pay their last respects to Pope Francis on Saturday at a funeral Mass in St.
Trump, Zelenskiy to sit front row at Pope Francis funeral
Here's what to expect at the funeral of Pope Francis:: Rome, Italy:: Joshua McElwee, Reuters Vatican Correspondent"We expect the world leaders coming for the papal funeral, including U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy,
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 basil
Victim's Advocates Criticise Cardinal's Role in Pope Francis' Funeral
Advocates for Catholic clergy sexual abuse victims are criticising the appointment of a retired U.S. cardinal who has been accused of mishandling abuse cases to a ceremonial role in helping seal Pope Francis' casket and entomb his remains.
Pope Francis' body taken to St. Peter's Basilica for lying in state
The body of Pope Francis was carried in a solemn procession Wednesday from his residence within the walls of the Vatican City to St. Peter's Basilica.
Pope Francis’s coffin arrives at St. Peter’s Basilica
Cardinals accompanied Pope Francis’s coffin as it was carried on April 23 through St. Peter’s square, where worshippers applauded the late pope.
As Pope Francis Lies in State, Catholics Gather in Rome to Say Goodbye
Maria Pia Caruso travelled to Rome from her hometown in northern Italy after she learned Pope Francis had died at age 88, to say a final goodbye to a pontiff she believes brought important changes to the global Catholic Church.
Why Pope Francis isn’t being buried in the Vatican
Pope Francis is breaking with tradition when it comes to where he will be laid to rest – choosing a light-filled basilica with an intriguing history instead of the grottoes of the Vatican.
Pope Francis funeral: Trump, Zelenskyy, Prince William among leaders attending
Pope Francis' funeral this weekend will see global leaders including President Donald Trump and Prince William of Wales.
Vance, Catholic at odds with Pope Francis, attends Vatican's Good Friday service
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Pope Francis Thanked Nurse for Surprise Popemobile Tour Before His Death
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Among Pope Francis' final words was a thank you to his nurse, who had helped the pope surprise ...
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Huge crowds at Vatican ahead of Pope's funeral
The Vatican was making final preparations Friday for Pope Francis's funeral as the last of the huge crowds of mourners filed ...
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St. Peter's Basilica reopens to faithful bidding farewell to pope St. Peter's Basilica reopened its doors, after a brief pause in the early hours of the day, to welcome thousands of worshippers ...