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JD Vance asked what it’s like being one of the last people to see Pope alive: ‘I’ve thought a lot about that’

‘I was lucky that I got to shake his hand and tell him that I pray for him every day,’ said the vice president

The Independent UK

Israel deletes Pope Francis condolence tweet within hours of posting

Israeli diplomatic missions worldwide also instructed to delete similar posts and not to sign Vatican embassy condolence books, according to local media

The Independent UK

The pope who loved football: How Francis brought the beautiful game to the Vatican

Pope Francis had a lifelong passion for football, from supporting San Lorenzo and organising peace-promoting matches to inviting legends like Messi and Maradona to the Vatican.

Euronews

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Books of condolence open across Northern Ireland following death of Pope Francis

Belfast City Hall will be illuminated in yellow and white on Saturday evening.

Evening Standard

The holy screen: a brief history of popes on film and TV, from Peter O’Toole to Robbie Coltrane

Jonathan Pryce was humorous, O’Toole capricious, Liv Ullman secretly female and Jude Law memorably Speedo-clad – onscreen pontiffs have come in all forms

The Guardian - UK

Worries about flying seem to be taking off. Here's how to cope with in-flight anxiety

The evidence is anecdotal, but psychologists and flight attendants say they are seeing and hearing increased worries about flying

The Independent UK

AP PHOTOS: The death of a pope begins a centuries-old ritual to elect his successor

The death of a pope triggers a centuries-old ritual to elect a new one, involving sacred oaths, the piercing of ballots with a needle and the white or black smoke to signal whether cardinals have chosen a new leader for the world’s 1.3 billion Catholics.

The Independent UK

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$50 million prize funded by Musk foundation goes to Indian carbon-capture company

An Indian company that spreads crushed rock on farmers’ fields to draw climate-warming carbon dioxide from the atmosphere has won the $50 million grand prize in a global competition funded by Elon Musk’s foundation

The Independent UK

Tens of thousands queue to view Pope lying in state at Vatican’s St Peter’s Basilica

Approximately 20,000 people have filed into St Peter's Square in the Vatican to glimpse Pope Francis lying in state on Wednesday, 23 April.

The Independent UK

Jimmy Kimmel tears into Hegseth’s new Signalgate scandal: ‘He’s getting hammered, but not the way he used to’

The Defense Secretary has been fighting to defend himself since the fresh allegations came to light on Sunday

The Independent UK

Pope Francis urged humanity to end indifference towards migrants throughout his papacy

Pope Francis, who himself came from a family of immigrants, has consistently urged for humane treatment of migrants.

Euronews

Italy’s Women’s Six Nations decider with Wales moved due to Pope Francis’ funeral

The match will now be played on Sunday, with all sport in Italy postponed on Saturday

The Independent UK

‘Conclave’ viewership soars after Pope’s death – How accurate is the Oscar-winning film?

Edward Berger's Oscar-winning film 'Conclave' has re-entered the cultural conversation following Pope Francis' death. The 2024 film feels prescient considering the upcoming conclave – something mirrored in viewership numbers. But how accurate is the film? Here’s everything you need to know.

Euronews

Pope Francis lies in state as thousands begin to pay their respects

Vatican breaks with tradition as public viewing begins at St Peter’s Basilica.

The Independent UK

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How Francis used social media to craft his image as the ‘People’s Pope’

ANALYSIS: Papal selfies and a Rolling Stone cover saw Francis become a prominent pop culture figure, writes Aidan Moir

The Independent UK

JD Vance’s bluster over peace in Ukraine shows why Zelensky swerved an American ambush in London

ANALYSIS: Marco Rubio cancelled his visit to London for ceasefire talks after it emerged that Volodymyr Zelensky wasn’t coming – and then JD Vance got cross. Ukraine’s president certainly swerved an ambush, writes world affairs editor Sam Kiley

The Independent UK

Mediators work on proposal for long-term truce as Israeli strikes on Gaza kill 9

Officials say Arab mediators are working on a proposal to end the Israel-Hamas war that would include a five to seven year truce and the release of all remaining hostages

Al Jazeera

How Pope Francis redefined the Church’s ties with Africa

Africa, with its huge Catholic population, featured prominently on Pope Francis’s agenda.

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Evening Standard

Pope Francis’s coffin moved to St Peter’s Basilica ahead of lying in state

Mourners are gathering ahead of the funeral on Saturday.

The Independent UK

Voices: Mischievous, kind, extraordinarily empathetic: The Pope I knew supported me even at my lowest hour

COMMENT: Writing exclusively for The Independent, former Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby recalls his meetings with Pope Francis – and reveals how he received a surprise call moments after he was forced to resign in November

The Independent UK

Watch live: Pope Francis’ coffin lies in St Peter’s Basilica for public viewing

Watch live as Pope Francis’ coffin lies in state in St. Peter's Basilica for public viewings from Wednesday, 23 April.

The Guardian - UK

Catholic faithful pay their respects to Pope Francis as lying in state begins – as it happened

Francis will lie in state for three days at St Peter’s Basilica before funeral is held on Saturday

The Independent UK

The Latest: Public mourning for Pope Francis to begin at St. Peter's

The body of Pope Francis will be moved Wednesday morning to St. Peter’s Basilica for three days of public mourning for an Argentine pontiff remembered for his humble style, concern for the poor and insistent prayers for peace

The Independent UK

Pope Francis had a troubled course on dealing with clergy sexual abuse

Pope Francis had a learning curve on clergy sexual abuse, with the turning point coming in 2018

The Independent UK

Asian shares jump on hopes tariff war may subside and Trump won't fire Federal Reserve chief

Asian shares are mostly higher, with markets showing relief after President Donald Trump indicated he won’t dismiss the head of the U.S. Federal Reserve

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