Pope Francis's funeral in Rome attracted 400,000 mourners while unexpectedly transforming into a diplomatic venue for Ukraine-Russia peace efforts. The ceremony began at 10:00 AM with Cardinal Re eulogizing the pontiff's "open heart" and commitment to peace before his coffin processed through Rome to Basilica Santa Maria Maggiore for private burial.
Simultaneously, Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky held a "very productive" meeting on the funeral's sidelines, with Trump claiming Russia and Ukraine were "very close to an agreement" while later expressing doubts about Putin's sincerity. Moscow announced it had regained full control of the Kursk region, though Ukraine disputed this claim.
In French politics, Jordan Bardella publicly declared for the first time he would be Marine Le Pen's candidate for the 2027 presidential election if she becomes ineligible. The manhunt continued for a suspect who murdered a Muslim worshipper in a Gard mosque, allegedly filming himself insulting Allah during the attack.