7 h. ago Where will Trump sit during Pope Francis’ funeral? It’s complicated

Kings and presidents will be among the VIPs, but detailed rules and the whims of the French alphabet will determine who’s in the front row.

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15 h. ago Pope Francis' funeral: Putin and Netanyahu absent, Beijing silent

Pope Francis' funeral: Putin and Netanyahu absent, Beijing silent  Euronews.com

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15 h. ago Putin and Netanyahu absent from Pope Francis' funeral, Beijing remains silent

Putin and Netanyahu absent from Pope Francis' funeral, Beijing remains silent  Euronews.com

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18 h. ago Tens of thousands pay final respects to Pope Francis at Vatican ahead of funeral

Since the pope’s death on Tuesday, about 150,000 people from all over the world have bid farewell to him, the Vatican said.

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35 h. ago China largely silent on Pope Francis’ death amid global tributes

China largely silent on Pope Francis’ death amid global tributes  Catholic News Agency

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51 h. ago Hong Kong Cardinal Stephen Chow to join conclave to elect Pope Francis’ successor

‘Cardinal Chow will be going to the Vatican for the conclave, yet his itinerary is not supposed to be disclosed,’ spokesman says.

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51 h. ago Hong Kong’s Cardinal Stephen Chow to join conclave to elect pope’s successor

Secret meeting, where all cardinals under 80 gather at Sistine Chapel to vote, normally commences 15 to 20 days after pope’s death.

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67 h. ago The world has lost a pope dedicated to the poor and the planet

From promoting climate justice to supporting migrants, Pope Francis genuinely practised the ‘preferential option for the poor’.

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2 d. ago Pope Francis’ body transferred to St Peter’s Basilica for 3 days of public viewing

The body of Pope Francis will lie in state for three days of public mourning, before his funeral, which is scheduled for Saturday.

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2 d. ago Pope Francis honoured by thousands of Catholic faithful at St Peter’s Basilica ahead of funeral

Francis’ body will lie in state in the basilica until Saturday’s funeral and burial.

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3 d. ago Pope Francis's death puts spotlight on Beijing view of Holy See, Vatican

Pope Francis's death puts spotlight on Beijing view of Holy See, Vatican  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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3 d. ago China condoles death of Pope Francis, seeks continued progress in Vatican ties

Future of relations remains uncertain, analysts warn, given unresolved issues and possible policy shifts under the next pope.

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3 d. ago China conveys condolences after death of Pope Francis, seeks closer Vatican ties

China conveys condolences after death of Pope Francis, seeks closer Vatican ties  South China Morning Post

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3 d. ago Vatican recounts Pope’s last words: ‘thank you for bringing me back to St Peter’s square’

The Vatican said among Pope Francis’ final words were thanking his nurse for enabling his Easter appearance in St Peter’s Square.

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3 d. ago Outpouring of grief in Indonesia over Pope Francis’ death: ‘we were so proud of him’

Indonesians across the Muslim-majority nation share warm messages of support as they remember the late pontiff’s compassion and humility.

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3 d. ago Pope Francis’ funeral set for Saturday in Rome, public viewing begins Wednesday

Francis, 88, died unexpectedly on Monday after suffering a stroke and cardiac arrest.

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4 d. ago Hongkongers flock to Cathedral of Immaculate Conception to mourn Pope Francis

Mourning hall of cathedral in Central will be open from 7am to 7pm in coming days to allow public to pay their respects to late pontiff.

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4 d. ago Hongkongers gather at Cathedral of Immaculate Conception to mourn Pope Francis

Mourning hall of cathedral in Central will be open from 7am to 7pm in coming days to allow public to pay their respects to late pontiff.

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4 d. ago Cardinal Kevin Farrell to oversee Vatican in wake of Pope Francis’ death

Known as the Camerlengo, Farrell will determine the date of Francis’ funeral and supervise other organisational tasks.

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4 d. ago Pope Francis was the pontiff with ‘2 left feet’ who loved the ‘beautiful game’

From Argentine compatriots Messi and the late Maradona to Ibrahimovic and Buffon, Francis received greatest stars of football at the Vatican.

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