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World leaders join crowds in Rome for Pope Francis' funeral
Former US president Joe Biden is among those attending the funeral which begins at 10:00 local time (09:00 BST) in front of ...
On the eve of a papal funeral, Rome prepares
VATICAN CITY — As pilgrims and world leaders alike prepare to say goodbye to Pope Francis at his funeral Saturday, Rome is ...
Pope’s burial place reflects his ‘humble, essential’ life, Rome’s poor will pay him a final tribute
The head of the basilica that is housing Pope Francis's tomb says it reflects his “humble, simple and essential" life.
World leaders, including Zelensky, arrive in Rome for Pope Francis's funeral
It was thought the Ukrainian president may miss the funeral, which begins at 10:00 local time (09:00 BST) in front of St ...
Rome Odunze reacts to Bears' selection of Luther Burden III
The Chicago Bears made another splash with the selection of Missouri wide receiver Luther Burden III with the 39th overall ...
Hamilton clergy in Rome mourn death of Pope Francis and say 'we must carry forward' his legacy
As thousands gather in St. Peter’s Square in Vatican City on Saturday morning to bid farewell to Pope Francis, churches ...
Rome says farewell to the 'people's Pope'
BBC News NI's William Crawley reflects on the mood in the city ahead of the late pontiff's funeral.