US President Donald Trump, British Prime Minister Kiel Starmer, Prince William, French President Emmanuel Macron and Ukrainian President Voldimill Zelensky were among several world leaders who attended Pope Francis’ funeral on Saturday at St. Peter’s Square in the Vatican.
According to Christian POStOver 200,000 people attended Pope Francis’ funeral In the same way Approximately 250 Cardinals, other clergy, Religious brother and sisters. Before the funeral, Trump met with Zelensky and marked both leaders for the first time. I’ve met since then Their heated meeting in the oval office in February.
Francis passed away last Monday at the age of 88 as a result of a stroke, followed by coma and an irreversible cardiac disruption. Vatican News It is listed. He was released from Rome’s Agostino Gemeri Polyclinic Hospital last month and spent five weeks staying for a long battle with respiratory illness.
Approximately 60 cardiacs Convened Last week, after Pope Francis’ death, the process of electing a new Pope began.
“He was a great Pope, but first and foremost, he was a follower. Jesus“Stephen Cottrell, interim head of the Church of England, wrote on the telegraph.
“The whole world was touched by his life and ministry. The whole world has passed away. It will work well for the whole world to follow his example. ”
Pope Francis will also become his first pope in 350 years Who is It was burial At the Cathedral in St. Mary’s Major.
According to Vatican NewsConclave elects a new pope It’s scheduled To get started May 7, 2025at the Sistine Chapel of the Vatican.
This process involves a cardiac selector making a vow to maintain secrets and refrain from external interference, followed by A series of Prayer and meditation. For a new Pope to be elected, candidates must receive a two-thirds majority of the vote, and the process continues until the vote It’s confirmed.
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It was originally published on April 28, 2025.
