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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~

CIA Official’s Son Dies in Ukraine Fighting for Putin; How Michael Gloss Became Putin's Pawn?

Michael Gloss, an American citizen and the son of CIA Dy Director Larry Gloss, was killed in Ukraine while fighting on the Russian side. Gloss, in his social media posts expressed opposition to the war in Ukraine and described himself as ‘anti-fascism’. Gloss left home and joined the Russian army in 2023, and was killed on April 4, 2024. Gloss’s parents in his obituary described him as a person ‘forging his own hero journey with a noble heart & warrior spirit.’ #USRussia #CIA #RussiaUS #UkraineRussia #RussiaUkraine #UkraineWar #RussiaWar #RussiaUkraineWar #Warzone #UkraineCrisis #UkraineConflict #RussiaUkraineConflict #WarCasualty #VladimirPutin #Zelenskyy #Putin #DonaldTrump #Trump #CIA #CIADirector #America #AmericanCitizen #AntiFascism Also Read Release Records Of John Kennedy, Robert Kennedy And Martin Luther King Jr. Assassinations: Donald Trump :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/release-records-of-john-kennedy-robert-kennedy-and-martin-luther-king-jr-assassinations-4051343.html?ref=DMDesc Meet Kashyap Patel, Trump's Loyalist Who Is Likely To Be Named Next CIA Director :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/meet-kashyap-patel-trumps-loyalist-who-is-likely-to-be-named-next-cia-director-011-3980121.html?ref=DMDesc Ukraine's Kursk Incursion: CIA Says It Could Change Conflict Dynamics :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/ukraines-kursk-incursion-cia-says-it-could-change-conflict-dynamics-3919933.html?ref=DMDesc ~HT.410~GR.124~

‘trillions, Not Billions,’ Nato Chief Announces Big Defence Spending After Meeting Trump

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte met with President Trump to discuss the upcoming NATO summit, highlighting European and Canadian defense spending as a key topic. Rutte praised Trump for pushing NATO allies to invest more in their own security, promising that NATO will grow stronger and fairer with trillions in defense funding. When asked about the Russia-Ukraine war, Rutte remained cautious, noting that the ball is in Russia's corner and Trump's peace deal is still in the works. NATO unity and defense priorities remain at the forefront. #MarkRutte #Trump #NATO #DefenseSpending #RussiaUkraineWar #NATOSummit #EuropeanDefense #USDefense #PeaceTalks #TrumpAdministration #MilitarySpending #SecurityAlliance #GlobalDefense #NATOUnity #EuropeCanada #StrategicPartnership #TrumpPeaceDeal #Russia #Ukraine #DefensePriorities #TrillionsForDefense #NATOPower #WhiteHouseMeeting #USMilitary #DefenseStrength #InternationalRelations #NATO2025 #TrumpTalks #USAllies #Geopolitics #GlobalSecurity Also Read Trump Considers Temporary Exemption from Auto Tariffs to Aid Car Manufacturers Amid Economic Challenges :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/trump-considers-temporary-exemption-auto-tariffs-011-4124041.html?ref=DMDesc Trump Dismisses General Tim Haugh from National Security Agency Amidst Congressional Concerns :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/trump-fires-general-tim-haugh-national-security-agency-011-4115013.html?ref=DMDesc Trump Warns Iran: Strike A Nuclear Deal In Two Months Or Face Unprecedented Bombing :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/trump-warns-iran-strike-a-nuclear-deal-in-two-months-or-face-unprecedented-bombing-4109797.html?ref=DMDesc ~GR.121~HT.408~ED.103~

What are the most dynamic and sustainable European cities? These are the winners

What are the most dynamic and sustainable European cities? These are the winners London, Paris and Berlin have consistently retained their position. But what makes them so special? READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/04/25/what-are-the-most-dynamic-and-sustainable-european-cities-these-are-the-winners Subscribe to our channel. Euronews is available on Dailymotion in 12 languages

Three men jailed for planning murder of Securitas robber

Three men have been jailed for a total of 99 years for planning to murder a member of a gang that carried out Britain's biggest ever cash robbery. Paul Allen was left paralysed for life after shots were fired at his home in north-east London, in 2019. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Duchess Sophie lays wreath at Anzac Day Parade

The Duchess of Edinburgh laid a wreath on behalf of the King at a parade to mark Anzac Day on Friday. Duchess Sophie attended the Wreath Laying Ceremony and a Dawn Service earlier in the day in London marking the sacrifices of Australian and New Zealand forces. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Speaker turns on Big Ben's light to mark WW2's end

The speaker of the House of Commons turned on Big Ben's symbolic light as part of the VE Day anniversary celebrations. Sir Lindsay Hoyle replicated former speaker Douglas Clifton Brown who switched on the light at the top of Big Ben in 1945, which symbolised the end of the blackouts in London during the Second World War. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Pope Francis’ Last Day of Lying in State| Final Farewell to Pope; Thousands Line Up to Pay Tribute

On the final day of Pope Francis' lying in state, thousands of mourners gathered at St. Peter’s Basilica to bid farewell to the beloved pontiff, who passed away on Monday at the age of 88 following a stroke. The Vatican reported that over 120,000 people had already paid their respects, filing past the pope's open coffin, adorned in red papal robes with his bishop’s mitre and rosary in hand. Due to the overwhelming turnout, the Vatican extended visiting hours, keeping the basilica open until 3 a.m. local time. #PopeFrancis #PopeFrancisFuneral #PopeFrancisDeath #PopeFrancisLatestNews #PopeFrancisLyingInState #PopeFrancisLive #PopeFrancisNews #PopeFrancisDiesAt88 #PopeFrancisLastRites #PopeFrancisOnDeath #PopeFrancisFuneralLive #ThePopeFrancis #UpdateOnPopeFrancisHealth #PopeFrancisDead #PopeFrancisLiesInState 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