Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni stood in silent tribute before Pope Francis’ body at St. Peter’s Basilica, visibly moved during a deeply emotional moment of national mourning. Nearly 20,000 mourners visited the late pontiff’s open coffin in just a few hours, with many more expected before Saturday’s funeral. As Italy launches a major security operation, global leaders including President Trump and President Zelensky are set to attend. The nation and the world now prepare to bid farewell to one of the most influential popes in modern history.
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POPE's Last Rites: Pope Francis’ funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, April 26, in St. Peter’s Square. The Vatican expects high-level attendance, including U.S. President Donald Trump, Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky, France’s Emmanuel Macron, and Italy’s Giorgia Meloni. The Mass, led by Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, will begin at 10 a.m. local time. Francis, who died on Easter Monday, will be the first pope buried outside the Vatican in over a century. The ceremony will follow simplified rites, honoring Francis’ humble pastoral legacy and request for a more spiritual celebration.
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Pope Francis: Tributes, mass and vigils held in towns and cities across Europe
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