World leaders converge in Rome to honour Pope Francis — live updates

Rome On Lockdown For Pope Francis Funeral | 170 Nations, 2,000 Police, Trump & Royals Attend

Pope Francis, who passed away at age 88, will be laid to rest this Saturday at St. Peter’s Square, Rome. Tens of thousands of mourners, including 170 foreign delegations and top global leaders like Trump, Macron, Zelenskyy, and Prince William, will attend. The funeral, led by Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, follows a week of tributes from over 130,000 people. Security will be unprecedented with fighter jets, anti-drone systems, and 2,000 officers deployed. In keeping with his humble nature, Francis requested a simple wooden coffin and burial outside the Vatican. #PopeFrancis #Vatican #Rome #Funeral #WorldLeaders #Trump #Macron #Zelenskyy #PrinceWilliam #KeirStarmer #Milei #Lula #CatholicChurch #Faith #StPetersSquare #GiovanniBattistaRe #GlobalTribute #Christianity #PapalFuneral #ChurchHistory #FrancisLegacy #FinalFarewell #RomeSecurity #DroneDefense #VaticanFuneral #SantaMariaMaggiore #CatholicNews #BreakingNews #PopeDies #RIPFrancis #FrancisFuneral Also Read How And Where Will Pope Francis Be Buried? :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/how-and-where-will-pope-francis-be-buried-4130499.html?ref=DMDesc Cyril Ramaphosa Extends Condolences on the Passing of Pope Francis at Age 88 :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/south-african-president-ramaphosa-condolences-pope-francis-passing-011-4130473.html?ref=DMDesc Pope Francis: A 'Pro'-LGBTQ Progressive Pontiff Who Inspired Many While Unsettling Traditionalists :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/pope-francis-a-pro-lgbtq-progressive-pontiff-who-inspired-many-while-unsettling-traditionalists-4130129.html?ref=DMDesc ~GR.124~HT.408~ED.103~

Chief Rabbi of Rome lauds Pope Francis for his 'openness and warmth'

Chief Rabbi of Rome lauds Pope Francis for his 'openness and warmth' While acknowledging past disagreements, Riccardo Di Segni told Euronews that respectful dialogue has been central to their interactions. READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/04/25/chief-rabbi-of-rome-lauds-pope-francis-for-his-openness-and-warmth Subscribe to our channel. Euronews is available on Dailymotion in 12 languages

Pope Francis Funeral Latest: France’s Macron EMOTIONAL as he Pays Tribute to the Pontiff | VIDEO

French President Emmanuel Macron paid a heartfelt tribute to Pope Francis, describing him as a "man of humility" who stood "alongside the most vulnerable and the most fragile." Macron expressed his condolences to Catholics worldwide, emphasizing the Pope's compassion during times of war and brutality. The funeral of Pope Francis is set to take place in St. Peter's Square, Vatican City, with numerous world leaders and dignitaries in attendance, including U.S. President Donald Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and French President Emmanuel Macron. The ceremony is expected to be the Vatican’s largest single-day event since the funeral of Pope John Paul II two decades ago, potentially drawing over 200,000 attendees. #PopeFrancis #PopeFrancisFuneral #PopeFrancisDeath #PopeFrancisNews #PopeFrancisLive #PopeFrancisHealth #PopeFrancisUpdates #PopeFrancisDiesAt88 #PopeFrancisFuneralLive #PopeFrancisIllness #FuneralOfPopeFrancis #PopeFrancisHealthIssues #PopeFrancisDeathNews #PopeFrancisLatest #ThePopeFrancis Also Read How And Where Will Pope Francis Be Buried? :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/how-and-where-will-pope-francis-be-buried-4130499.html?ref=DMDesc Cyril Ramaphosa Extends Condolences on the Passing of Pope Francis at Age 88 :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/south-african-president-ramaphosa-condolences-pope-francis-passing-011-4130473.html?ref=DMDesc Pope Francis: A 'Pro'-LGBTQ Progressive Pontiff Who Inspired Many While Unsettling Traditionalists :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/pope-francis-a-pro-lgbtq-progressive-pontiff-who-inspired-many-while-unsettling-traditionalists-4130129.html?ref=DMDesc ~PR.152~HT.410~

Mourners await the Pope's funeral and future of the Catholic Church

Mourners await the Pope's funeral and future of the Catholic Church Cardinals gathered at the Vatican have announced Saturday at 10am as the day and time for Pope Francis' funeral. READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/04/22/mourners-await-the-popes-funeral-and-future-of-the-catholic-church Subscribe to our channel. Euronews is available on Dailymotion in 12 languages

POPE Funeral Latest: Chinese Defy Xi Jinping's Regime, Bid Farewell to POPE Despite Beijing’s Hate

China’s state-sanctioned Catholic church has branded Pope Francis a “Western stooge” and criticized Vatican–Beijing agreements as threats to national sovereignty. Underground congregations are now pressing for unity despite strict party surveillance, while hardline officials accuse the late pontiff of meddling in Chinese religious policy. Human rights groups condemn the broader crackdown on Christians, even as experts like Michel Chambon praise Francis’s diplomatic reset with Beijing. With the next papal selection looming, Chinese Catholics face a pivotal choice between state control and underground solidarity. #ChinaVsPope #WesternStooge #VaticanBeijing #ChineseCatholics #FaithUnderFire #ReligiousFreedom #UndergroundChurch #PapalLegacy #ChinaRelations #UnityInFaith

Cardinals Begin Search For New Pope |Second General Congregation of Cardinals held in the Vatican

The Second General Congregation of Cardinals convened at the Vatican as the Catholic Church enters the Novemdiales—the ancient nine-day mourning period for the late Pope Francis. Held in the Synod Hall with 103 cardinals present, the meeting began with prayers and preparations for the Church’s transition. A commission of three cardinals was selected to aid the Camerlengo during the sede vacante. Around 20,000 faithful have paid their respects. As the world watches, the path to the next papal election quietly begins in Rome. #PopeFrancis #Vatican #Cardinals #Novemdiales #GeneralCongregation #SynodHall #CatholicChurch #PapalTransition #HolySee #VaticanNews #ChurchLeadership #CardinalMeeting #SedeVacante #ChurchTradition #Rome #MourningPeriod #VaticanCity #PapalSuccession #UniversiDominiciGregis #CanonLaw #Camerlengo #PietroParolin #FabioBaggio #StanislawRylko #ChurchGovernance #NewPope #Conclave2025 #Faithful #CatholicFaith #VaticanUpdates #HolySpirit Also Read How And Where Will Pope Francis Be Buried? :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/how-and-where-will-pope-francis-be-buried-4130499.html?ref=DMDesc Cyril Ramaphosa Extends Condolences on the Passing of Pope Francis at Age 88 :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/south-african-president-ramaphosa-condolences-pope-francis-passing-011-4130473.html?ref=DMDesc Pope Francis: A 'Pro'-LGBTQ Progressive Pontiff Who Inspired Many While Unsettling Traditionalists :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/pope-francis-a-pro-lgbtq-progressive-pontiff-who-inspired-many-while-unsettling-traditionalists-4130129.html?ref=DMDesc

Pope Francis lies in state in St Peter's Basilica as thousands gather to pay tribute

Pope Francis lies in state in St Peter's Basilica as thousands gather to pay tribute Pope Francis' funeral will take place on Saturday, with several world leaders and devout Catholics expected to attend. READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/04/23/pope-francis-lies-in-state-in-st-peters-basilica-as-thousands-gather-to-pay-tribute Subscribe to our channel. Euronews is available on Dailymotion in 12 languages