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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Aine Fox

World leaders pay their respects at Pope Francis’s funeral

  • World leaders, including US President Donald Trump, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and Prince William attended Pope Francis's funeral in Vatican City.
  • Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was applauded as he arrived at Pope Francis's funeral.
  • A large crowd of mourners gathered in St. Peter's Square for the funeral mass after approximately 250,000 people paid their respects during the three-day lying-in-state.
  • Following the funeral, Pope Francis's remains will be interred in a simple tomb at the basilica of Saint Mary Major, per his wishes.
  • The selection process for the next pope, known as conclave, is expected to begin on May 5th.

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