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World leaders gather for funeral of Pope Francis

World leaders have gathered for the funeral of Pope Francis as huge crowds descended upon Vatican City ...

The National (Scotland)

Britain’s Prince William and US President Donald Trump among mourners at Pope Francis' funeral

Pope Francis' funeral has taken place in St Peter's Square in Vatican City, with Britain’s Prince William and US President Donald Trump among the mourners.

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Hong Kong allows outspoken Cardinal Joseph Zen to attend Pope Francis’ funeral

Zen is among the critics in recent years who have said the Vatican’s agreement with Chinese authorities on the appointment of bishops betrays pro-Vatican Chinese Catholics

The Independent UK

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Meet Maria Clementina Sobieska, the defiant queen who pulled off a jailbreak to secure the Jacobite legacy

Maria Clementina Sobieski is one of only three women buried in the famous St Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City, alongside an estimated 100 or so popes. She lived a life of extraordinary defiance and determination.

The Conversation

Blinken's Diplomatic Trip To Europe Focuses On Ukraine And Middle East

Secretary of State Antony Blinken's diplomatic trip to Europe focuses on key international issues including Ukraine, Middle East, China, and Vatican City.

Top News

Watch view of the Vatican as European temperatures soar to nearly 40C

Watch a view of St Peter’s Square in Vatican City, as temperatures reach 38C.

The Independent UK

Biden signs condolences for former Pope Benedict in Washington

U.S. President Joe Biden signed a condolence book for former Pope Benedict in Washington on Thursday, paying his respects to the former pontiff on the day his funeral mass was held in Vatican City.

Reuters

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Australian Catholics mourn Benedict

Cathedrals in Australia are hosting special masses to mourn the late Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI whose funeral is being held in Vatican City.

AAP

Hong Kong's Cardinal Zen to attend Benedict's funeral Mass

Hong Kong’s outspoken Roman Catholic Cardinal Joseph Zen will leave the southern Chinese city this week to pay his respects to the late Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI in Vatican City

The Independent UK

Vahe Gregorian: How former Kansas coaches Mark Mangino and Glen Mason are tethered to Lance Leipold

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — In Rome on Wednesday morning, Mark Mangino went to St. Peter’s Square in Vatican City for a Papal Audience with Pope Francis.

Tribune News Service

Newest US cardinal, San Diego's Robert McElroy, on why he thinks he was chosen

SAN DIEGO — San Diego Bishop Robert McElroy was elevated to cardinal by Pope Francis on Saturday in Vatican City.

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