The Vatican’s funeral dress code was clear: men were expected to wear dark suits, long black ties, and a button on the lapel to accommodate Vatican honours. Women were advised to wear long black dresses with closed-toe shoes, gloves, and a veil — with a string of pearls the onlyContinue Reading
On Saturday multiple masses were held for Pope Francis at the largest Roman Catholic church in England and Wales. Source linkContinue Reading
The Catholic faithful are bidding a final farewell to a religious leader dubbed the ‘people’s pope’. Source linkContinue Reading
TAIPEI: Taiwan’s envoy to the funeral of Pope Francis aims to use his attendance to “have a good chat” with leaders of countries who are friendly to Taipei, taking the opportunity to boost the international ties of the diplomatically-isolated island. While the Vatican is one of only 12 countries toContinue Reading
Here is exactly what will happen leading up to and during the late Pope Francis’s funeral on Saturday. Source linkContinue Reading
The Sinn Fein vice president has cut short a family holiday to attend Pope Francis’s funeral in Rome. Source linkContinue Reading
“First and foremost, my attendance at Pope Francis’s funeral is an appreciation of his life’s work and an opportunity to offer, on behalf of the Government and the people of Ireland, my deepest sympathies and sincere condolences to his family and friends, to the College of Cardinals and to allContinue Reading
John Swinney has travelled to Rome for Saturday’s ceremony. Source linkContinue Reading
“But boosting growth is reliant on building stability. It’s vital we engage closely with partners like Qatar and Oman to strengthen security in the region, this includes countering Iran’s malign activity in the region and bringing the war in Gaza to end.” Source linkContinue Reading
Russia and Ukraine should meet at a ‘very high level’ in order to agree a peace deal, Donald Trump said as he gathered with world leaders. Source linkContinue Reading
