Pope Francis declines glitzy burial — opts for wooden casket
Pope Francis has opted to be buried in a wooden coffin, revising a centuries-old tradition of decorated send-offs as he seeks to simplify papal customs. The 87-year-old pope, who turns 88 next month, instituted a new liturgical ceremony aimed at modernizing the Catholic Church and abolished the long and ostentatious funeral practices of his predecessors […]
Obama Snaps at Protesters at Glitzy Fundraiser with Joe Biden, Bill Clinton
Former President Barack Obama lashed out at protesters at a glitzy, star-studded fundraiser in New York City aimed at raising millions of dollars for President Joe Biden’s 2024 presidential campaign. denounced. According to a Reuters reporter, after several interruptions, Obama took to the stage at Radio City Music Hall with Biden and former President Bill […]