Pope Francis laid to rest after Vatican funeral as world leaders join thousands in mourning
- Pope Francis died at the age of 88 after suffering a stroke, prompting a global outpouring of grief and tributes, as reported by the Associated Press.
- Over 150,000 people paid their respects during the public viewing at St. Peter's Basilica, according to the Vatican's statement.
- World leaders, including U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, attended his funeral, as confirmed by the Vatican.
- A group of poor people will honor Pope Francis at his burial in St. Mary Major Basilica, reflecting his compassion for the marginalized, as stated by the Vatican.
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Pope Francis' funeral attended by world leaders, royals and pilgrims
A funeral and procession for Pope Francis has been attended by 400,000 - bringing together royals, world leaders, pilgrims and refugees. The first Latin American pope has been remembered as a champion for peace, inclusion, and mercy.
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The last rites of Pope Francis were marked with a notable congregation, with St. Peter’s Square teeming with royalty, nation heads, and high-ranking church officials, along with thousands of ordinary folks influenced by his stance on poverty and marginalized sections of society. The much-loved virtuous leader had asked for a modest memorial, which clashed distinctly with the lavish ceremonial customs of Vatican. Close to a quarter of a million i…

Pope Francis laid to rest
Royalty, world leaders and hundreds of thousands of mourners gathered at the Vatican on Saturday to attend the funeral of Pope Francis, beginning a nine-day period of mourning before the conclave to elect a new pope.
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