The body of Pope Francis was transported to St. Peter's Basilica in the morning, beginning a three-day public viewing before Saturday's funeral. Thousands of mourners filed past the pontiff's remains throughout the day.
International tensions escalated when Vice President Vance stated Ukraine must make territorial concessions, followed by Trump claiming he "has an agreement" with Russia even as missiles struck Kyiv. Zelensky firmly rejected ceding Crimea, prompting criticism from Trump who called his stance "inflammatory."
The Bétharram abuse scandal widened with François Bayrou expressing anguish after revelations his daughter was among the victims, calling the news "a dagger to my heart."
Economic developments included the EU imposing €700 million in fines on Apple and Meta under the Digital Markets Act, while markets rallied after Trump signaled tariff reductions against China.