Vatican City
The funeral mass for Pope Francis has ended in St. Peter's Square. The coffin with the body will be transferred to the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome for burial.
The funeral of Pope Francis is taking place in the Vatican. He bequeathed to be buried in a simple wooden coffin, reflecting his modesty as the leader of the Catholic Church.
Sources report that Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy met at the Vatican. They agreed to hold another meeting after the funeral of Pope Francis.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in the Vatican for the funeral of Pope Francis. His wife Olena Zelenska is with him in the delegation.
The coffin of Pope Francis was closed in the Vatican after the farewell ceremony. About 200,000 people are expected to attend the funeral, and the cause of death is said to be a stroke.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Andriy Sybiha honored Pope Francis at the Vatican. He also met with Cardinal Mykola Bychko, discussing support for Ukraine and Ukrainians in the world.
Donald Trump, heading to the funeral of Pope Francis, announced the possibility of a meeting with Vladimir Zelensky. They will sit separately due to the French alphabetical order of seating delegations.
The ceremony of sealing the coffin of Pope Francis will take place in St. Peter's Basilica. White cloth, a bag of coins and a report on the papacy will be placed in the coffin.
Ukraine may be represented at the funeral of the Pope by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and the First Lady, if Zelenskyy does not have time. The President noted the importance of his presence in Kyiv.
Donald Trump and his wife have flown to Rome for the Pope's funeral. Biden, the British Prime Minister, Prince William, and other world leaders will be present at the service.
During the funeral of Pope Francis in Rome, there will be large-scale security measures. Three thousand law enforcement officers will patrol the streets, and drones and snipers will monitor from the air.
Today, Rome is hosting delegations from all over the world for the funeral of Pope Francis. More than 130 high-ranking officials are expected, including heads of state, members of royal families and government officials.
Pope Francis' doctor said that he last saw him on the eve of Easter in good condition. After the holiday, the Pope's condition worsened and he fell into a coma, it was not possible to save him.
Cardinals must decide whether to allow Angelo Becciu, convicted of embezzlement, to vote in the conclave. Becciu, who was dismissed and accused by Francis, believes he has the right to vote.
April 27, 2025, marks the beginning of the Commemorative Week – a time to honor the deceased. Traditions, permissions, prohibitions, and safety measures in various regions of Ukraine during the Commemorative Days.
The ceremony of closing the coffin with the deceased Pope Francis will take place in St. Peter's Basilica. The pontiff's funeral will take place on Saturday morning in St. Peter's Square.
The coffin with the body of Pope Francis was moved to St. Peter's Basilica. After the prayer service, believers will be able to pay their respects to the deceased pontiff until Saturday's funeral.
Before his death, Pope Francis thanked the nurse for persuading him to greet the faithful on Easter. The pontiff died of a stroke and heart failure at the age of 88.
The Italian Ministry of Culture will turn off the lights of the Colosseum on the evening of April 22, honoring the memory of the late Pope Francis. Also, the Mayor of Paris turned off the illumination of the Eiffel Tower.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy has confirmed his readiness to meet with Donald Trump in the Vatican during the funeral of Pope Francis. Both leaders have officially confirmed their visit to Rome.
The funeral of Pope Francis, who died on Monday, will be held on Saturday, April 26. The body of the deceased Pope Francis will be first transferred to St. Peter's Basilica.
Cardinals will gather to plan Pope Francis' funeral, which will be attended by world leaders. A conclave is expected to elect a new head of the Roman Catholic Church.
The funeral of Pope Francis is likely to take place on April 26. The conclave to elect the new pontiff will take place between May 6 and 10.
In his spiritual will, Pope Francis indicated that he wants to be buried in the Papal Basilica of Saint Mary Major in Rome. He also asked for a simple tomb with the inscription "Franciscus".
Donald Trump has officially confirmed that he will visit Pope Francis' funeral in Rome with Melania. The Pope died on April 21 at the age of 88, the funeral will last nine days.
US President Donald Trump has ordered the American flag to be lowered at the White House in honor of the late Pope Francis. Funeral arrangements will last nine days.
Security measures are being strengthened in Rome in connection with the funeral of Pope Francis. A ban on flights of aircraft over the city will be introduced during the farewell to the pontiff.
Paris is honoring the memory of Pope Francis by turning off the lighting of the Eiffel Tower on Monday evening. Mayor Anne Hidalgo announced this decision after the Pope's death on April 21, 2025, in the Vatican at the age of 88.
US President Donald Trump, according to sources, plans to attend Pope Francis' funeral in the Vatican this week. Pope Francis died on April 21, 2025, at the age of 88.
The Italian association Codacons will file a complaint regarding the early closure of the Colosseum on Easter for the safety of the US Vice President. Media report that only his wife visited the monument, which outraged tourists.