Vatican Radio – Vatican News will provide live coverage of the funeral of Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Square, followed by the procession through the streets of Rome to the Basilica of Saint Mary Major, offering broadcasts in 15 languages, including four sign languages. By Vatican News The Solemn Requiem Mass for Pope Francis will…
Last Updated:April 26, 2025, 19:38 IST Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy had a brief meeting at Pope Francis’s funeral on Saturday, officials said, Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky (R) meets with US President Donald Trump (L) on the sidelines of Pope Francis’s funeral at St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican. (IMAGE: AFP) Donald Trump and Volodymyr…
President Donald Trump and his predecessor, Joe Biden, might share an awkward moment at Pope Francis’ funeral on Saturday as the two are expected to be seated close by, in the third row. While the Vatican has not released official details yet, Polish pontiff John Paul II’s funeral in 2005 offers insights into seating arrangements….
In an interview in the wake of Pope Francis’ death, Cardinal Charles Maung Bo of Myanmar remembers the late Pope “as a loving and compassionate shepherd” whose “voice became our echo,” whose “heart understood our grief,” and whose “presence brought healing.” The Cardinal, who served as the leader of Asia’s Bishops for two terms, recalls…
The body of the late Pope Francis will be transferred to St. Peter’s Basilica on Wednesday to lie in state until his funeral on Saturday morning. By Devin Watkins The Holy See Press Office announced on Tuesday that Pope Francis’ funeral Mass will take place on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at 10:00 AM in St….
While the Pope’s condition continues to be stable, the Holy See Press Office explains “the doctors have not yet given any indication regarding his discharge from the hospital.” By Vatican News On Friday evening, the Holy See Press Office released the following update on Pope Francis’ health: “At night, he no longer uses mechanical ventilation…
The Holy See Press Office informs journalists that Pope Francis had a peaceful sixth night in the Rome’s Gemelli hospital where he is being treated for double pneumonia and ate breakfast in an armchair. By Vatican News “Pope Francis has had a restful night and this morning, got out of bed and had breakfast in…
Pope Francis (File photo) Pope Francis on Thursday fell and hurt his arm just weeks after he sustained a bad bruise on his chin from an apparent fall, reported news agency AFP citing the Vatican. Francis didn’t break his arm but a sling was put on as a precaution, the Vatican spokesman said in a…
Biden reportedly returned to Washington, DC. Similarly, Harris canceled her planned flight to California and stayed in the capital. President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris abruptly canceled their holiday plans on Friday, fueling speculation about an ongoing emergency at the White House, as per various reports. Neither has issued a public statement, leaving…
