63 m. ago Moment frail Joe Biden forced to grab arm of elderly priest as he struggles to walk unaided at Pope Francis's funeral

Former President Biden made a rare public appearance on Saturday at Pope Francis's funeral, where he was seen gripping a priest's forearm as he stepped down steps at the Vatican.

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66 m. ago The world leaders who got their phones out and took photos as Pope Francis's coffin was carried away... while others showed their respect

A number of dignitaries couldn't resist pulling out their mobiles to take pictures and videos of the late Pope's humble wooden casket as it was back towards St Peter's Basilica.

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68 m. ago Inside the diplomatic blitz at Pope Francis's funeral as Trump and Zelensky hold talks

Pope Francis's funeral was also one of the largest meetings of leaders and heads of state since the Queen's funeral in London in 2022 - providing a chance for some impromptu diplomacy

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2 h. ago Julian Assange makes shock appearance at Pope Francis's funeral

Julian Assange was pictured with his son standing in St Peter's Square among throngs of mourners today

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2 h. ago World leaders are spotted taking photos of Pope Francis' coffin on their phones at Rome funeral

A number of dignitaries couldn't resist pulling out their mobiles to take pictures and videos of the late Pope's humble wooden casket as it was back towards St Peter's Basilica.

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2 h. ago WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange in Rome for Pope Francis’s funeral

A photo of Julian Assange and his family was shared on X along with a message from his wife Stella.

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2 h. ago Why these pictures of Trump's meeting with Zelensky at Pope Francis' funeral are best sign of peace in Ukraine for months: Body language expert reveals all

Images of Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky, hunched forward in St Peter's Basilica, almost give the impression of a pair of angry bulls locking horns - but an expert says this is not the case.

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2 h. ago Keir Starmer meets Ukraine president Zelensky at Pope Francis' funeral as they vow to keep working to end war with Russia

The Prime Minister's spokesperson said the pair discussed the 'positive progress made in recent days' to secure peace in Ukraine - after Donald Trump said yesterday a deal was 'pretty close'.

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2 h. ago John Swinney speaks of "very moving" and "uplifting" Pope Francis funeral

The First Minister was at the service in Rome earlier today.

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2 h. ago Trump says he fears Putin may be ‘tapping me along’ after Zelenskyy meeting

US president says he is not sure Russian counterpart wants to stop the war after meeting with Ukraine leader at Pope Francis’s funeralDonald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy have sat down for a face-to-face talk in the opulent halls of a Vatican basilica to discuss a possible ceasefire, with the US president later accusing his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, of not wanting to “stop the war”.The White House described Trump’s meeting with the Ukrainian leader before Pope Francis’ funeral as “very productive”, while Zelenskyy said on X that the talk with the US president was symbolic and had the “potential to become historic, if we achieve joint results”. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Melania Trump's discreet instruction to Donald at Pope's funeral revealed by lip reader

A lip reader has claimed to have discovered the three-word command that Melania Trump issued to her husband Donald during the funeral of Pope Francis in Rome

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3 h. ago Funeral of Pope Francis: John Swinney at 'very moving' funeral as Scots mark death of Pope

"Although it's a sad day for the Catholic Church , it's a day where we can celebrate a great leader, so we want to be part of it."

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3 h. ago AP PHOTOS: Notable moments from the funeral of Pope Francis in St Peter's Square

From nuns in black-and-white habits to suited dignitaries and ordinary faithful in baseball caps, a multitude gathered in St. Peter’s Square for Pope Francis’ funeral on Saturday.

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3 h. ago Pope Francis branded 'man of the people' as mourners spot Popemobile detail

Eagle-eyed viewers of Pope Francis' funeral noticed the vehicle that was transporting the grave from St Peter's Basilica in the Vatican to his final resting place at Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome

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3 h. ago Everything 'despicable' Donald Trump did at Pope's funeral that sparked OUTRAGE

Donald Trump was slammed for his shocking behaviour during Pope Francis' funeral this morning as there were several eye-popping incidents involving the president caught on camera

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3 h. ago Zelensky breaks silence after 'potentially historic' Donald Trump showdown

Volodymyr Zelensky and Donald Trump discussed the war in Ukraine and potential incoming peace deal with Russia while seated in chairs in St Peter's Basilica this morning

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4 h. ago Kielce Gussie: American journalist who read at Pope's funeral and why was she chosen

Kielce Gussie gave the first reading at the funeral mass held for Pope Francis at St. Peter's Square in Rome on Saturday, April 26 - here's what you need to know about her

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4 h. ago AP PHOTOS: Notable attendees at the funeral of Pope Francis at the Vatican

Pope Francis was mourned at his funeral Saturday as a humble pastor to those on the global margins. But a who’s who of the world’s most powerful heads of state and royalty gathered to pay their respects to the leader of a minuscule country, Vatican City, and a faith with some 1.4 billion adherents.

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4 h. ago Trump accused of Pope Francis funeral faux pas after ‘breaking dress code’ then leaving early

The president left Rome straight after service

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4 h. ago Pope Francis funeral live: Pope is buried in simple underground tomb in private ceremony after 400,000 watched service

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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