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Is the Catholic church ready for its first African Pope?

As world leaders gather in Rome for Pope Francis’s funeral on Saturday, many Catholics are wondering if the church could soon elect its first black pope. With Africa home to one in five Catholics, the idea of a pope from the continent is gaining ground.

Radio France Internationale

As Pope Francis is laid to rest, is his legacy of a more compassionate Catholicism at risk?

Some, especially within the US, see the conclave as an opportunity to establish a more conservative leader, says Guardian associate editor Julian Coman

The Guardian - UK

Watch live: Pope Francis’ funeral takes place at the Vatican in Rome

Watch live as Pope Francis’ funeral takes place at the Vatican in Rome today (Saturday 26 April), with tens of thousands of people attending to mourn the late Pontiff.

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John Swinney to 'show Scotland's respect' as world leaders gather for Pope's funeral

FIRST Minister John Swinney has said he will “express the respect of the people of Scotland” when he attends the funeral of Pope Francis on…

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Ukraine war briefing: Trump says peace deal ‘very close’ and meets Zelenskyy in Rome

White House says meeting between Trump and Zelenskyy before funeral of Pope Francis was ‘very productive’. What we know on day 1,158

The Guardian - UK

‘You saw he was listening to you’: people Pope Francis met in their hour of need

The late pontiff embraced those traditionally on the margins of the church and society. Here, some of those he met describe his impact

The Guardian - UK

Royals and refugees to come together in Rome for funeral of Pope Francis

At least 130 foreign delegations and an estimated 200,000 pilgrims to descend on St Peter’s Square on Saturday

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80 years after Benito Mussolini’s death, what can democracies today learn from his fascist rise?

This Monday marks 80 years since Italian dictator Benito Mussolini was killed in an Italian village towards the end of the Second World War in 1945. The following day, his body was publicly desecrated in Milan.

The Conversation

PM hails papacy to poor as world farewells Pope Francis

Pope Francis leaves a legacy of compassion for the powerless and poor, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says, as the Catholic faithful gather to his funeral.

AAP

Ukraine peace deal ‘very close’ Trump says as he meets world leaders in Rome

Russia and Ukraine should meet at a ‘very high level’ in order to agree a peace deal, Donald Trump said as he gathered with world leaders.

Evening Standard

Flags to fly at half-mast as First Minister attends Pope’s funeral

John Swinney has travelled to Rome for Saturday’s ceremony.

Evening Standard

The delicate diplomacy of the seating plan for the Pope’s funeral

The seating plan has been described as a ‘master plan’ in stage-managing the ‘big egos’ of world leaders.

Evening Standard

Quarter of a million people viewed Pope’s body over three days, says Vatican

The requiem mass will be attended by world leaders and dignitaries.

Evening Standard

Trump’s two-word verdict on Pope Francis’ funeral as he departs for Rome

Donald Trump has said the funeral of Pope Francis, taking place on Saturday, 26 April, will be "very interesting", ahead of leaving to join other world leaders for the event in Rome.

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The Latest: FBI arrests a judge accused of helping a man evade immigration agents

The FBI has arrested Milwaukee Judge Hannah Dugan, saying she “intentionally misdirected” federal immigration agents away from a man they were trying to take into custody at her courthouse

The Guardian - UK

As Rome gears up for spectacle of Pope Francis’s funeral, mourners hail his humility

Sadness at pope’s passing is tinged with giddiness at holding world’s gaze with a pageant for the ages

Radio France Internationale

World leaders and mourners gather in Rome to honour Pope Francis

Tens of thousands of people visited the Vatican on Friday for a last glimpse of Pope Francis's open coffin, before his funeral on Saturday. Italian authorities have stepped up security to protect the more than 50 heads of state and 10 monarchs expected to attend, alongside around 200,000 mourners.

Al Jazeera

Who is attending Pope Francis’s funeral?

Dozens of heads of state – some of whom had better relations with the pope than others – will be in attendance.

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“They Thought Soap Was Gross”: 30 Lesser Known Facts About The Roman Empire

"Romans would 'consult' sacred chickens before battle to see if they should proceed."

The Independent UK

AP PHOTOS: Pope Francis' image is everywhere as the Catholic faithful mourn him with art and thanks

Pope Francis' image seemed to be everywhere Friday as the world mournedhis death in Rome at the age of 88.

LiveScience

Mini ice age was final death blow to Roman Empire, unusual rocks in Iceland suggest

Rocks from Greenland found on Iceland's west coast could link the late Roman Empire's fall to a spell of sudden climate change. But historians say that the real story is likely much more complicated.

Euronews

The impressive security measures at Pope Francis' funeral, from anti-drone bazookas to Eurofighters

With hundreds of thousands of mourners and 130 official delegations expected, the security measures for the late pontiff's funeral are among the most extensive ever arrayed in Rome.

International Business Times

Trump Heads To Pope Funeral In First Foreign Trip Of New Term

US President Donald Trump headed to Rome on Friday for the funeral of Pope Francis, the unexpected first foreign trip of his second term in which he will face foreign leaders including Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky.

Evening Standard

World leaders arriving for Pope’s funeral as 150,000 mourners pay respects

The coffin will be closed on Friday evening ahead of Saturday’s requiem mass.

Evening Standard

O’Neill praises Pope’s commitment to peace as she confirms funeral attendance

The Sinn Fein vice president has cut short a family holiday to attend Pope Francis’s funeral in Rome.

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