The funeral of Pope Francis on Saturday brings about an unexpected opportunity for Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's efforts at bringing Rome to the centre of global diplomacy.

President Murmu attends Pope Francis' funeral in Rome with Indian delegation, offering condolences on behalf of India.

VATICAN CITY: Tens of thousands of people flocked to the Vatican on Friday (Apr 25) for a last glimpse of Pope Francis' open coffin, as world leaders and other guests began arriving for his funeral. Around 150

Italian and Vatican authorities place the area around St Peter’s under tight security.

Pope Francis passed away on April 21, prompting an outpouring of condolences from across the globe

Other members of the delegation are the Minister of State, Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu Ojukwu; Archbishop Lucius Iwejuru Ugorji, President of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria; CBCN, Archbishop of Sokoto Diocese, Archbishop Matthew Hassan Kukah; and Archbishop of Abuja Diocese, Archbishop Ignatius Ayua Kaigama.

The US President is expected to be seated in the third row at St Peter's Basilica on Saturday, behind Catholic dignitaries and royals including the Prince of Wales

Tens of thousands of people flocked to the Vatican Friday for a last glimpse of Pope Francis's open coffin, as world leaders and other guests began arriving for his funeral.

President Droupadi Murmu and Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju have departed for Vatican City to attend Pope Francis's state funeral.

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Heads of state and royalty will start converging on Rome on Friday for the funeral of Pope Francis in the Vatican’s St. Peter’s Square, but the group of poor people who will meet his casket in a small crosstown basilica are more in keeping with Francis’ humble persona and disdain for […]

President Tinubu has sent a five-member delegation, led by Senate President Godswill Akpabio to Rome for Pope Francis' funeral and to deliver a condolence letter.

Video. A new mural by street artist Laika has appeared near the Vatican, drawing attention for its satirical take on world leaders expected to attend the upcoming funeral of Pope Francis.

President Donald Trump and first lady Melania enjoyed a rare moment of public affection as they left the White House on their way to Pope Francis ' funeral.

OTTAWA - Canada's ambassador to the Holy See says the Vatican will be the capital of the world Saturday during the funeral of Pope Francis, who earned the respect of vastly different people.

OTTAWA — Canada’s ambassador to the Holy See says the Vatican will be the capital of the world Saturday during the funeral of Pope Francis, who earned the respect of vastly different people. Joyce Napier says Canadian dignitaries will be in Rome alongside heads of state from around the globe, at a gathering of a […]

When is Pope Francis's funeral? Get full details about the venue, attendees, burial and the next steps by the Vatican.

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Key figures from across the globe are set to attend the funeral of Pope Francis on April 26. Here's what we know so far.