News24 | 'Pope among the people': Francis laid to rest as 400 000 mourn leader 'with an open heart'
Saturday, 26 April 2025 () Pope Francis was laid to rest in Rome on Saturday after a Vatican funeral for the "pope among the people" attended by hundreds of thousands of mourners and world leaders, including US President Donald Trump.
Pope Francis, known for his deep compassion and advocacy for the marginalized, was remembered as a “pope among the people” by Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re. His dedication to refugees, the poor, and the call for peace resonated deeply, particularly during times of global conflict. Francis’...
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Videographic on Pope Francis's funeral, which will take place at 0800 GMT on April 26 in the square in front of St Peter's Basilica. The coffin will be taken to the basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore in..
Saturday, 26 April 2025 ()
Pope Francis was laid to rest in Rome on Saturday after a Vatican funeral for the "pope among the people" attended by hundreds of thousands of mourners and world leaders, including US President Donald Trump.
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