- Mourners Bid Solemn Farewell to Pope Francisby The New York Times on 26 April 2025 at 20:07
More than 250,000 people paid their respects to the pontiff at his funeral in front of St. Peter’s Basilica, the Vatican said. Dozens of world leaders attended, including President Trump.
- ‘He Was Like Family’: Faithful Descend on St. Peter’s Square for Pope’s Funeralby Emma Bubola and Matthew Mpoke Bigg on 26 April 2025 at 20:07
Cardinals, royals and heads of state attended. But many mourners, some of whom slept on the streets overnight, said they came for a pope who had cared for the poor and marginalized.
- Photos: Pope Francis’ Last Journeyby The New York Times on 26 April 2025 at 19:41
As pope, Francis traveled to dozens of countries on five continents. In his last days, he stayed much closer to home.
- As Tensions Rise With Pakistan, a Moment of Truth for India’s Militaryby Mujib Mashal and Suhasini Raj on 26 April 2025 at 19:32
The risk of exposing a military still being modernized may constrain Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he weighs retaliation for a terrorist attack.
- Trump and Zelensky Meet on Sidelines of Pope Francis’ Funeral, White House Saysby David E. Sanger and Motoko Rich on 26 April 2025 at 19:16
During his whirlwind trip to Italy, President Trump’s interactions with world leaders, as they paid their respects to Francis, were being watched closely.
- Canada Election: Polls Tighten, But Carney’s Liberal Party Still Appears Poised to Winby Kaleigh Rogers on 26 April 2025 at 19:15
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberal Party still appears poised to win, pollsters say, even as its lead over the Conservative Party has shrunk.
- Massive Iran Port Explosion Kills 8 and Injures Hundredsby Leily Nikounazar and Aaron Boxerman on 26 April 2025 at 18:50
State media reported the blast was most likely caused by chemicals catching fire. There was no indication of an attack or sabotage.
- For Trump, PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals' in Straws Are a Crisis. In Water, Maybe Less So.by Hiroko Tabuchi on 26 April 2025 at 18:38
An administration document aimed at eradicating paper straws highlights the dangers of PFAS chemicals. Their presence in tap water nationwide hasn’t gotten the same attention.
- As the pope’s funeral ended, a 6-year-old boy was baptized in a small church nearby.by Emma Bubola on 26 April 2025 at 18:06
- Pope Francis, Who Sought a More Pastoral Church, Laid to Rest in a Majestic Ceremonyby Jason Horowitz on 26 April 2025 at 18:00
The funeral drew world leaders, including President Trump and President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine, who had a talk in the Basilica.
- How Trump Plays Into Putin’s Hands, From Ukraine to Slashing U.S. Institutionsby Peter Baker on 26 April 2025 at 16:51
Many of President Trump’s actions have been seen as benefiting Russia either directly or indirectly, so much so that Russian officials have celebrated some of his moves.
- Decoding the Vatican: Key Terms in the Papal Transitionby Jonathan Wolfe on 26 April 2025 at 16:21
From “camerlengo” to “white smoke,” here’s what to know about the words and phrases that guide the process after a pope dies.
- Who Is Kielce Gussie, the American Who Did the First Reading at Pope Francis’ Funeral?by Bernhard Warner on 26 April 2025 at 16:11
Kielce Gussie is a reporter with Vatican News. She has been working in Rome since 2019.
- Trump’s Blue Suit at Pope Francis’ Funeral Draws Attentionby Vanessa Friedman on 26 April 2025 at 16:09
President Trump’s choice stood out in a sea of world leaders and famous faces who were dressed in customary black.
- The church’s attention now turns to its future.by Jason Horowitz on 26 April 2025 at 16:00
- What’s at Stake in the Iran-U.S. Nuclear Talksby Vivian Nereim, Farnaz Fassihi and Jonathan Swan on 26 April 2025 at 15:42
The third round of talks in three weeks have raised hopes for an Iran nuclear accord, which could avert a new Mideast conflict. President Trump said he believed a deal was within reach.
- Mike Myers on Playing Elon Musk, Politics on ‘S.N.L.’ and Why He Filmed a Campaign Adby Sarah Lyall on 26 April 2025 at 15:41
The “Saturday Night Live” alum on getting political in Studio 8H, playing Elon Musk and why he decided to film a campaign ad for Canada’s Liberal Party.
- Melania Trump, Prince William and Zelensky Among Famous Faces at Pope Francis’ Funeralby Lynsey Chutel on 26 April 2025 at 15:31
President Trump, Melania Trump, Prince William and President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine were among those who paid respects to the pontiff in St. Peter’s Square.
- Russia Claims to Have Retaken Final Village in Its Kursk Regionby Ivan Nechepurenko, Paul Sonne and Marc Santora on 26 April 2025 at 14:34
Ukraine denied that it had been pushed out of the region and said that its military operations inside Russia were continuing.
- My Selfie With Pope Francis: The Digital Legacy of an Approachable Pontiffby Claire Fahy, Sara Ruberg and Sopan Deb on 26 April 2025 at 14:33
Many of the Catholics he counseled were much younger, but he made a habit of trying to meet them where they were.
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