32 m. ago Pope Francis funeral live: Trump, Zelenskyy and Prince William join thousands for ceremony

Funeral in St Peter’s Square is being presided over by Cardinal Giovanni Battista ReAt least 130 foreign delegations, including about “50 heads of state and 10 reigning monarchs”, would attend Pope Francis’s funeral on Saturday, the Vatican said on Thursday.Heads of state and government who have confirmed their attendance at the funeral include Emmanuel Macron, Donald Trump, Keir Starmer and Javier Milei, the president of Pope Francis’s native Argentina. Francis had a delicate relationship with politics in his home country, but Milei hailed his “goodness and wisdom”.We will be present at the pope’s funeral, as is only right. Continue reading...

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34 m. ago Pope Francis funeral latest: Trump, Zelensky and Prince William join 200,000 mourners as service takes place

More than 200,000 people are believed to be attending the funeral, along with major world leaders

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36 m. ago Melania Trump looks solemn at Pope Francis' funeral with Donald Trump, as First Lady marks 55th birthday with a rare diplomatic outing in Vatican City

On Saturday morning, Melania and Mr Trump, 78, arrived at St Peter's Basilica to pay their respects to the Argentine pontiff.

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37 m. ago Pope Francis funeral live: Pontiff is laid to rest in front of Donald Trump, Prince William, Keir Starmer, and 250,000 mourners in Rome

MAILONLINE BLOG: Follow live coverage from Pope Francis's funeral as world leaders gather in Rome. Francis died on Easter Monday after 13 years in the Vatican.

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37 m. ago Trump and Zelensky meet in Rome ahead of Pope Francis funeral

 President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met in Rome on Saturday ahead of Pope Francis' funeral.

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39 m. ago Zelensky appears to receive applause as leaders gather for Pope’s funeral

Sir Keir Starmer, the Prince of Wales and Donald Trump were also present for the funeral mass in St Peter’s Square.

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40 m. ago William pays respects to Pope on behalf of King at historic funeral

The prince travelled to the Vatican for the historic farewell to Pope Francis and stood in front of the pontiff’s coffin in solemn silence.

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46 m. ago In Pictures: World leaders join faithful as Pope Francis is laid to rest

Presidents, prime ministers and cardinals gathered alongside members of the public in Rome for the funeral of Pope Francis.

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49 m. ago Melania Trump's veil makes statement at Pope's funeral as Donald slammed for 'disrespect'

First Lady Melania Trump joined her husband Donald and other world leaders, royals and religious figures from around the world at the funeral of Pope Francis on her 55th birthday

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49 m. ago What happens to the Pope's body after funeral as he breaks a time

Pope Francis I, who has been lying in state in a simple wooden coffin lined with red fabric, is being laid to rest in a place that breaks tradition and reflects his view that the church should serve the poor

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54 m. ago Zelensky cheered as he arrives at Vatican for Pope Francis’ funeral

Volodymyr Zelensky received a round of applause as he attended the funeral of Pope Francis in Rome.

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57 m. ago Donald Trump slammed after 'cheeky' gesture at Pope Francis funeral

In typical Donald Trump fashion, he has made a "git" of himself at Pope Francis' funeral. X users are up in arms about the apparent disrespect the leader of the free world showed by one specific act

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64 m. ago Donald Trump slammed for 'disrespectful' act at Pope's funeral next to Melania

US President Donald Trump has been slammed as 'disrespectful' over the outfit he chose to wear as he arrived to the funeral of Pope Francis in Rome today alongside wife Melania

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67 m. ago PHOTO COLLECTION: Vatican Pope Funeral Top Photos of the Day

This is a photo collection curated by AP photo editors.

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69 m. ago BBC viewers fume 'we're not all Catholics' as Pope's funeral 'takes over'

Fans of the BBC have taken to social media to complain about coverage of the Pope's funeral as they moan that the regularly scheduled Saturday programming has been interrupted

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70 m. ago Zelensky and Trump hold 'secret' talks before Pope Francis’s funeral in Rome

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky held brief talks with US President Donald Trump on Saturday as the two leaders attended Pope Francis’s funeral in Rome, according to reports.

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80 m. ago Pope Francis funeral viewers stunned by simple coffin that 'looks like packing crate'

Pope Francis is being laid to rest today as thousands have flocked to the Vatican to pay respects at his funeral. Some eagle-eyed viewers have noticed his 'simple' coffin

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81 m. ago Donald Trump and Melania pay respects to Pope Francis at late Pontiff’s funeral

Donald Trump and his wife Melania paid their respects to Pope Francis at the late Pontiff’s funeral on Saturday (26 April).

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90 m. ago Tearful nuns mourning Pope Francis remember 'saintly man who wanted peace for the whole world' as world stops to pay tribute to 266th pontiff

From first light, thousands of people made their way along Via della Conciliazione - the grand thoroughfare that leads to the Vatican - singing hymns, praying and swapping stories.

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90 m. ago Princess Charlene of Monaco appears sombre as she joins Prince Albert among delegation of European royals at Pope Francis' funeral

The delegation of European royals have arrived in St Peter's Square for the funeral of Pope Francis, with Prince William representing his father King Charles at the ceremony.

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