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Pope Francis funeral: World stops to pay tribute to 'people's pope' as world leaders join hundreds of thousands of ...

Hundreds of thousands of mourners and world leaders including Donald Trump packed St Peter's Square today for the funeral of Pope Francis. Some waited overnight to get a seat for the ceremony, with the Vatican reporting some 200,000 people in the …

Letters to the Editor: Pope Francis saw the big picture, and put climate change in the foreground

We need not believe the legend that it was a dramatic climate change (snow in summer) that first marked this basilica’s boundary. But we cannot ignore the evidence of science and our own contemporary experiences of what is happening now to planet Earth.It …

Who is attending Pope Francis' funeral?

The death of Pope Francis has sparked a huge international outcry, with leaders from around the world confirming their attendance at the funeral to be held on Saturday, April 26, at St. Peter’s Basilica. This event marks the second papal burial in less …

Trump questions Putin's desire for peace after meeting Zelensky at the Vatican

Emma Rossiter, Paul Kirby & Ian AikmanBBC News ShareSave Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky meet before Pope Francis' funeral Donald Trump has questioned Vladimir Putin's willingness to end the war in Ukraine following his meeting with the …

Pope Francis: funeral of the late Pontiff begins in St Peter’s Square

Some 250,000 are expected to attend the event, with many more lining the streets of Rome. Follow our live coverage here: Key updates Ellen Coyne: St Brigid was ditched by a Pope – how will next pontiff honour roles of women in the church? The Irish …

Trump questions Putin's desire for peace after meeting Zelensky at the Vatican

Emma Rossiter, Paul Kirby & Ian AikmanBBC News ShareSave Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky meet before Pope Francis' funeral Donald Trump has questioned Vladimir Putin's willingness to end the war in Ukraine following his meeting with the …

All of the ways Pope Francis's funeral will break with tradition today

The funeral of Pope Francis is taking place in Vatican City today and with hundreds of thousands of people in attendance inside St Peter's Square this morning. While the funeral will be a spectacle of tradition, it will be simpler than recent Papal …

Frail Joe Biden given helping hand by wife Jill and bishop as he struggles down stairs at Pope Francis's funeral

Former US President Joe Biden has arrived at the Vatican for Pope Francis’s funeral this morning, assisted down the steps by his wife Jill and a priest. Biden was among the first prominent figures to arrive at St Peter’s Square, seen walking hand-in-hand …

On the eve of a papal funeral, Rome prepares

VATICAN CITY — As pilgrims and world leaders alike prepared to say goodbye to Pope Francis at his funeral Saturday, Rome raced to get ready. The city blocked off roads and called in police officers from across the country. It installed screens for overflow …

Forget Brexit bitterness: why Starmer wants to hold Brussels close

While the funeral of Pope Francis at St Peter’s Basilica in Rome will be a sombre and respectful affair, on the margins there is business to be done.The dozens of world leaders in attendance will engage in a discreet frenzy of brush-bys and bilaterals as …

Pope Francis funeral live updates: Head of Catholic Church laid to rest in private burial; Trump and Zelensky pictured ...

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen also met US President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the funeral for Pope Francis, and the pair agreed to hold a formal meeting. Von der Leyen shared photos of herself greeting former Indonesian …

A guide to the funeral of Pope Francis

The funeral of Pope Francis, who died this week at the age of 88, takes place today in St Peter's Square in Rome. Who is attending? More than 200,000 people are expected to attend the ceremony in the vast square in front of St Peter's Basilica. …

Pope Francis funeral as it happened: Head of Catholic Church laid to rest in private burial; Trump and Zelensky pictured ...

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen also met US President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the funeral for Pope Francis, and the pair agreed to hold a formal meeting. Von der Leyen shared photos of herself greeting former Indonesian …

Pope Francis funeral updates: Who is attending, how to watch and what to expect

Several world leaders are set to arrive in Rome as Pope Francis will be laid to rest on Saturday. The funeral comes six days after the pontiff died of stroke and heart failure. He was 88. Pope Francis's coffin was sealed in a ceremony on Friday evening …

Who is attending the Pope's funeral - and who will be absent

The funeral of Pope Francis will be attended by dozens of notable people as well as thousands of his followers who have travelled to Rome to see the pontiff laid to rest. Francis, the leader of the Catholic church for 12 years, died on Easter Monday at the …

EU’s Von Der Leyen Hopeful of Trump Talks at Pope’

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said she hopes to meet U.S. President Donald Trump during Pope Francis’s funeral in Vatican City to assuage ongoing tensions between the White House and the EU. NTD’s international correspondent David …

Zelensky to meet EU's von der Leyen after pope's funeral: Spokesperson

Trump and Zelenskyy to sit apart at pope's funeral as organisers opt for French alphabetical order

With the funeral of Pope Francis set for Saturday, the Vatican is working at full speed to define the details of the ceremony. In accordance with the pontiff's wishes, the ceremony will be sober and simple. However, the current geopolitical situation …

Pope Francis funeral: World leaders to attend revealed by Vatican - full list

Millions of people around the world will be watching the funeral of Pope Francis I on Saturday with leaders from across the globe attending as he is laid to rest, with the Vatican revealing a full list of notable attendees. It comes as US President Donald …

Kazakhstan, OSCE and UN host Cross-Regional Dialogue on the Prosecution, Rehabilitation and Reintegration of Returnees ...

On 30 April, over 50 representatives from Central Asia, South-East Asia, and the Middle East and North Africa gathered in Astana to share good practices and exchange experience related to prosecution, rehabilitation and reintegration (PRR) of returnees …

Tariff Changes Put Pressure on HVAC and Plumbing Industry in Utah - S&S Mechanical Responds

Tariff hikes impact HVAC and plumbing costs in Utah; S&S Mechanical adapts with smart upgrades, transparent pricing, and proactive customer support. ST. GEORGE, UT, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Recent shifts in U.S. …

MatchAwards Joins Forces with Blockchain Legal Institute to Advance Blockchain Compliance & Education

BELTSVILLE, MD, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- MatchAwards is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Blockchain Legal Institute (BLI), a global leader in blockchain compliance, education, and legal advocacy. This …

MicroSeismic Deploys DOE Funded Carbon Sequestration Monitoring System for Class VI Wells

A Bold Step Toward Safe, Scalable CCUS HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a bold step toward strengthening the science behind permanent carbon sequestration, MicroSeismic, Inc.’s advanced subsurface imaging and …

USHBC Applauds Final Passage of TAKE IT DOWN Act

WASHINGTON DC, DC, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The United States Hispanic Business Council (USHBC) proudly celebrates the passage of the TAKE IT DOWN Act (S.146/H.R.633) in the U.S. House of Representatives. With …

Open Letter: Call for donors to support civil society to prevent a crisis of asylum, reception and inclusion in Europe

|Published on: 30th April 2025|Categories: News| More than 100 civil society organisations working on asylum and migration have signed a open letter calling on institutional and private donors to increase their support to civil society in order to prevent …

Doctors Against Genocide Press Conference to Bring Dire Message to Capitol Hill: BREAD NOT BOMBS

WASHINGTON (DC), DC, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Members of the international group Doctors Against Genocide (DAG) will visit the U.S. Congress today to advocate for an immediate end to the unprecedented and accelerating …

The Rise of Intelligent Tech in Addiction Recovery: Bridging Traditional Support with Digital Innovation

Innovative tech is transforming treatment for substance use disorders, enhancing support, recovery, and accessibility through smart solutions. ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The landscape of addiction recovery …

HII is Awarded Contract Modification for Construction of Two Additional Block V Virginia-class Submarines

NEWPORT NEWS, Va., April 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE: HII) announced today that the Virginia-class shipbuilding team, which includes the company’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division, has been awarded a contract modification in support of …

Alona Lebedieva: The Memorandum with the United States Must Be Transformed into a Legally Flawless Agreement

KYIV, UKRAINE, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ukraine and the United States of America have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to conclude an Agreement on Economic Partnership. The document confirms the parties’ readiness to cooperate on the …

The American Debate No One Is Having—Until Now: Jim Rickards Spotlights a Buried Resource That Could Be Worth Up to $150 ...

WASHINGTON, April 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- From stimulus packages to spending cuts, debt ceilings to deficits, every major economic decision in Washington centers on what’s immediately visible. But according to Jim Rickards, former CIA advisor and …

Study reveals record-low public trust in Artificial Intelligence as new scorecard puts AI on the ballot

Survey shows Australians' trust in AI at an all-time low; election scorecard compares parties on backing an AI Safety Institute and AI Act. CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Australians' trust in AI has hit a …

Wahl: OSCE Mission to Skopje focuses on faster, fairer justice through targeted reform

Skopje, 30 April 2024 – Accelerating the delivery of justice was the central focus as the OSCE Mission to Skopje joined senior judicial professionals today at the Annual Judicial Conference, marking the National Day of the Judiciary. Held under the theme “ …

OSCE Mission and Ministry of Sports and Youth strengthen local support for youth participation

On 29 April, representatives from the Ministry of Sports and Youth, local governments, and local youth services gathered in Podgorica for the introductory capacity-building training titled "Networking and Cooperation of the Youth Sector at the Local …

Senate Passes Historic Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act

THOMSON, IL, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a significant victory for correctional officer safety, the U.S. Senate has passed the Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act (S.307), marking a decisive step forward in protecting …

Make Asthma and Allergy Treatments Accessible for All

Washington, DC, April 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- This year, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) continues a tradition started in 1984 - designating May as National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month. Our focus for 2025: Make asthma and …

The DevLand Foundation Sparks AI Tech Revolution to 'Serve The People'

MENLO PARK, CA, UNITED STATES, April 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The DevLand Foundation Ignites a Gamified Revolution in Tech Education—Serving the People, Not Just the Elite Sick of tech training that feels like a closed club? The DevLand …

RJ Logistics: Preparing Cross-Border Shippers for June Tariff Deadline with Enhanced Compliance and Real-Time Support

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., April 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In an attempt to create economic opportunities and stability for the U.S., President Trump announced new tariffs on trading partners worldwide on April 2, only to implement a 90-day-pause once they took …

Los Angeles County Bar Association Takes Stand Against Executive Overreach in New Court Filing

LACBA Among Nationwide Coalition Challenging Executive Orders That Threaten Legal Profession's Independence LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Los Angeles County Bar Association (LACBA) is opposing recent …

President and high-level NATO PA delegation affirm unwavering support for Ukraine, importance of peace rooted in ...

30 April 2025 As efforts towards a ceasefire and peace in Ukraine intensify, a high-level delegation from the NATO Parliamentary Assembly led by President Marcos Perestrello (Portugal) travelled to Kyiv on 28-29 April to reaffirm the Assembly’s unwavering …