As thousands mourn, President Orsi praises José Mujica’s legacy—treating all as equals, from world leaders to laborers. Uruguay loses a moral compass. Related: Uruguayans Accompany Pepe Mujica’s Funeral Procession Uruguayan President Yamandú Orsi paid tribute this Wednesday to the late former president José “Pepe” Mujica, who passed away at 89, during his wake at the […]

He died at the age of 89, one year after being diagnosed with a malignant tumor in his esophagus. On Wednesday, thousands of Uruguayans accompanied the funeral procession of former President Jose “Pepe” Mujica, which departed from the Executive Tower in Montevideo and made its way to the Legislative Palace, where his remains will lie […]

Thousands of faithful bid their final farewell to Pope Francis, expressing a mixture of emotion, sadness, and respect. On Saturday, the Santa Maria Maggiore basilica in the center of Rome became Pope Francis’ final resting place after funerals that drew thousands of believers from around the world. RELATED: May God Grant That the Next Pope […]

The Brazilian president praised Francis’ commitment to the disadvantaged. On Saturday, Brazilian President Lula da Silva attended the funeral of Pope Francis, which was held at the Vatican in the presence of thousands of faithful. RELATED: The Pope’s Funeral Procession Travels Through Rome to His Burial Place “May God grant that the next pope be […]

The transfer of the coffin began at the conclusion of the funeral in Saint Peter’s Square at the Vatican. On Saturday, Pope Francis’ funeral procession left the Vatican, crossing Rome aboard a popemobile headed toward the Basilica of Saint Mary Major, which will house his tomb. RELATED: Pope Francis’ Intense Pontificate Has Touched Minds and […]

‘We’ve all come to Rome to express our family’s gratitude for the Pope’s support during Julian’s persecution,” Stella Assange said. On Saturday, Australian journalist Julian Assange went to St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican to pay tribute to Pope Francis. RELATED: Trump, Macron, and Zelensky in the Front Row at Pope Francis’ Funeral On social […]

The seating arrangement follows a strict protocol based on the dignitary’s rank and the alphabetical order of their countries. On Saturday, Presidents Donald Trump (U.S.), Emmanuel Macron (France), and Volodymyr Zelensky (Ukraine) sat in the front row at Pope Francis’s funeral in St. Peter’s Square. RELATED: Pope Francis’ Intense Pontificate Has Touched Minds and Hearts: […]

Hours earlier, the closing rite of Pope Francis’s coffin took place at the Altar of Confession in St. Peter’s Basilica. On Saturday, Pope Francis’ funeral began in St. Peter’s Square with the presence of delegations from at least 130 countries, around 50 heads of state, and thousands of people.  RELATED: Cuba Recalls Pope Francis’ Opposition […]

The unprecedented deployment of Italian forces is due to the presence of world leaders arriving in Rome. On Saturday, the Italian Armed Forces will reinforce security in Rome with a sophisticated anti-drone system, Eurofighter combat aircraft, and a destroyer during Pope Francis’s funeral. RELATED: South Africa Mourns Pope Francis, Honors His Legacy of Unity and […]

His open casket was placed at the Confession Altar, where the faithful were given a few moments to see Francis one last time. On Wednesday, thousands of faithful gathered at St. Peter’s Basilica to bid their final farewell to Pope Francis, after his casket was transferred there from the Chapel of Saint Martha in a […]