April 25, 2025, 12:21 am
In Rome, thousands filled St. Peter’s Basilica and international dignitaries, including Trump and Zelenskyy, arrived to bid final respects during the solemn funeral for Pope Francis. Tributes celebrated the pontiff’s transformative global influence amid a bittersweet atmosphere, marking a unique intersection of politics, culture, and international sentiment.
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François aura été le pape de la mondialisation. Pour le meilleur comme pour le pire.
The Vatican said more than 90,000 people had paid their respects by Thursday evening, a day and a half after opening
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