World leaders, including US President Donald Trump, French President Emmanuel Macron, and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, attended Pope Francis' historic funeral at the Vatican's St. Peter's Square. The ceremony drew around 250,000 mourners, with applause as the coffin emerged from the basilica. Pope Francis will be buried at the Basilica of St. Mary Maggiore, fulfilling his wish for a simple burial.

Pope's coffin reaches final resting place at Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica

World leaders, including US President Donald Trump, French President Emmanuel Macron, and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, attended Pope Francis' historic funeral at the Vatican's St. Peter's Square. The ceremony drew around 250,000 mourners, with applause as the coffin emerged from the basilica. Pope Francis will be buried at the Basilica of St. Mary Major, fulfilling his wish for a simple burial.

25,000 mourners pay their respects at St. Peter's Basilica

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office took four days to offer condolences, but then also, gave a brief and impersonal statement. WORLD

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Pope Francis' coffin carried into St. Peter's Square amid tears & applause

Pope Francis' funeral is underway in the Vatican City, thousands of mourners flood into St Peter's Square. Pope Francis passed away on April 21, aged 88. He died of a stroke and irreversible heart failure, less than a month after returning home from five weeks in hospital battling double pneumonia.

US President Trump pays respects to Pope coffin in Basilica

World | Pope Francis, the head of the worldwide Catholic Church, passed away on April 21, aged 88. His funeral is underway

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Pope Francis' funeral: Donald Trump is being slammed by social media users for his poor choice of outfit at the Pope's funeral. His wife, Melania, also accompanied him. World Trending

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Trending | World | Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky received a round of applause when he entred the venue to attend Pope Francis' funeral on Saturday (April 26) in Rome.

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Trending |  World | Pope Francis died at the age of 88. His funeral started on Saturday (1:30 IST). The funeral service is being led by the dean of the College of Cardinals, Giovanni Battista Re.

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Trending | World | Discover Pope Francis' humble final resting place, marked by Ligurian slate from his ancestral home. Learn how his roots influenced this simple yet profound choice.

Pope Francis to be laid to rest in stone from 'the land of his grandparents'

Pope Francis, the head of the worldwide Catholic Church, will be laid to rest on Saturday (Apr 26) in Rome. Here's everything to know about his funeral

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“President Droupadi Murmu paid homage to His Holiness Pope Francis at Basilica of St Peter in Vatican City," her office said in a post on X. India news World

India's President Murmu pays homage to Pope Francis, to attend funeral tomorrow

#GRAVITAS| On April 21,the internet was quickly set ablaze with illegal betting operators cashing in on the speculation on who will succeed him. Such is the interest that the betting activity is even overtaking the hugely popular F.A. Cup. Watch this video to find out more.

Polymarket sparks global buzz on Pope Francis' successor

World | A controversy has broken out over US President Donald Trump's seating arrangement at Pope Francis' funeral mass, that will be held on Saturday

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India's President to Attend Pope's Funeral Mass: A Tribute to the Spiritual Leader. Over 50,000 people have paid their respects to Pope Francis since April 21. The Pope passed away at the age of 88 due to a stroke.

Over 50,000 people paid homage to Pope Francis since April 21

World | US Cardinal accused in a sexual abuse case will play a key role in the ceremonies to close Pope Francis' coffin on his burial day on Saturday

US Cardinal accused of covering up sexual abuse cases will close Pope Francis’ coffin

"Fury at ‘disrespectful’ mourners taking selfies with the pope’s corpse as the faithful line up to pay their respects," one Instagram user wrote. WORLD

'What a rotten age': Mourners take smiling selfies with Pope Francis' body in casket, triggers outrage

#GRAVITAS | As all eyes are on the Vatican City on who the next pope will be, there's a crisis looming that of Pope Francis' death potentially dividing the Catholic church between Liberals and Conservatives. Watch this video to find out more.

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About 170 foreign delegations, including those of Donald Trump, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and Prince William, expected to descend on the Vatican for Saturday's funeral, along with crowds of up to 200,000 people, those overseeing the event are in for a hyper-vigilant few days. Watch for more details!

170 foreign delegations along with 200,000 visitors expected to attend Pope's funeral

Why is Pope's election such a secretive affair? Something happened in the 13th century that put the cardinals behind closed doors. World Trending

Why is Pope's election such a secretive affair? The reason can be traced to a 13th-century incident

Tributes pour in from every corner of the globe as the world mourns Pope Francis. But even as grief grips the faithful, eyes turn to the Sistine Chapel where the process of electing his successor begins. And could the next pope hail from Asia, marking a historic shift for the Catholic Church?

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World: In the will, Francis requested that his tomb be placed directly in the earth, “simple, without particular decoration.” He asked that it be located in the aisle near the Pauline Chapel, where the revered icon of the Virgin Mary, Salus Populi Romani, is displayed.

‘Just Franciscus’: Pope Francis’ final wish reveals how his burial will take place

World | Pope Francis died of a stroke and irreversible heart failure on Monday at the age of 88. Reportedly, it was a heartbreak that led him to the priesthood.

Pope Francis once wrote a love letter to this woman: 'If I do not marry you, I will become a priest'

Pope's funeral will be held on Saturday at 10 am local time in the square in front of St Peter's Basilica, Rome. He died due to complications from a heart failure. WORLD

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