Pope Francis’s body was dressed in ecclesiastical vestments with each piece having religious significance and sealed in his coffin ahead of his funeral service and burial at St. Mary Major Basilica
The funeral service will end with a final commendation - a concluding prayer where the Pope will be formally entrusted to God who he served faithfully during his life on earth.
At just 20 years old, Benedict IX became the youngest pope in history. His papacy, marked by selling his title and a series of shocking scandals, was, wild, controversial and forever altered the course of the Catholic Church.
Several European leaders expressed solidarity with President Zelensky and the people of Ukraine for remaining firm in their pursuit for lasting peace while Trump claimed that Zelensky is not ready for peace.
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