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26.04.2025

Day 400,000 Mourners Bid Farewell While Diplomatic History Unfolded

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26.04.2025 ⇢ Day 400,000 Mourners Bid Farewell While Diplomatic History Unfolded
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Pope Francis's funeral drew 250,000 people to St. Peter's Square with another 150,000 lining the processional route. The morning ceremony featured Cardinal Re's homily describing Francis as "a voice against war" and "a Pope among the people." After the service, the Pope's coffin traveled via open-topped papamobile to Santa Maria Maggiore for entombment, where the poor and marginalized waited with white roses.

The funeral became an unexpected diplomatic milestone when Ukrainian President Zelensky and former US President Trump held what observers called a "historic" 15-minute meeting inside St. Peter's. Trump stated "Putin might not want to stop the war," while Zelensky later met with Meloni at Palazzo Chigi. By late afternoon, Putin announced readiness for negotiations "without preconditions," which Zelensky described as "a step." Meloni called on Moscow to "demonstrate it wants peace," while Von der Leyen pledged EU support for "just peace" talks.

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00:06⇢Pope's Coffin Sealed After Quarter Million Pay Respects

⌨The newspapers report that 250,000 faithful have paid final respects to Pope Francis at St. Peter's Basilica over three days (Avvenire, ANSA, Corriere Della Sera, La Stampa, Sky TG24, Il Giornale). The Pope's coffin has now been sealed with the official document (rogito) describing his "testimony of humanity and holy life" (Il Giornale, La Stampa). Meanwhile, former US President Trump has arrived in Rome and stated he will meet with Prime Minister Meloni while attending the Pope's funeral, though he noted his meetings will be brief as "it's not respectful of the Pope" to do otherwise (Adnkronos, La Repubblica, Corriere).
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07:49⇢Thousands Gather For Pope Francis Funeral

⌨The newspapers report on Pope Francis's funeral taking place today, with thousands of faithful already gathering at St. Peter's Square since early morning and even last night (Adnkronos, ANSA, Corriere Della Sera, La Repubblica, La Stampa, Sky TG24). The ceremony is scheduled to begin at 10:00 (Sky TG24). Details of the Pope's simple marble gravestone have emerged, featuring only his papal name "Franciscvs" in a barely perceptible inscription (ANSA). Meanwhile, former US President Trump has stated he will meet with Prime Minister Meloni and "few others" while in Rome, and Ukrainian President Zelensky has arrived in the Italian capital (Corriere).
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HuffPost Italia

CIAO DARWIN

Ovvero la generazione dei Gentilini e quella dei Salvini: l’involuzione della specie nella Lega
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I funerali di papa Francesco a San Pietro

La corsa per i posti dopo l'apertura dei varchi alle 5:30. Attese 160 delegazioni. Zelensky ci sarà. Il carro funebre del Papa sarà una papamobile. Oltre 250mila fedeli hanno già salutato il pontefice durante i tre giorni di ostensione della salma nella Basilica
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09:22⇢140,000 Faithful Flood St. Peter's For Pope's Funeral

⌨The newspapers report on Pope Francis's funeral taking place today at St. Peter's Square, with an overwhelming turnout of 140,000 faithful already gathered (Adnkronos, Corriere, La Repubblica, Il Giornale). The funeral ceremony is scheduled to begin at 10:00 (ANSA, Corriere, HuffPost, La Stampa, Sky TG24, Il Sole 24 Ore). World leaders are attending in what Il Giornale describes as "the greatest concentration of heads of state, government and monarchs." Ukrainian President Zelensky has arrived in Rome (Corriere, Il Giornale, La Stampa), and former US President Trump has stated he will meet with Prime Minister Meloni while in the city (Corriere, Il Giornale).
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10:14⇢150,000 Faithful Attend Pope's Funeral As World Leaders Gather

⌨The newspapers report on Pope Francis's funeral ceremony now underway at St. Peter's Square, with estimates of 140,000-150,000 faithful gathered to pay their final respects (Adnkronos, Corriere, Il Giornale, Il Sole, La Repubblica, La Stampa, Sky TG24). The coffin has been carried to the sagrato (church porch) amid long applause from the crowd (Corriere, La Stampa). World leaders have converged on Rome for the occasion, with Italian President Mattarella and Prime Minister Meloni in attendance, while former US President Trump has reportedly met with Ukrainian President Zelensky and French President Macron in the basilica (Adnkronos, Corriere, La Repubblica, La Stampa).
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10:56⇢200,000 Mourners Flood St. Peter's For Pope's Final Farewell

⌨The newspapers report that 200,000 people have gathered for Pope Francis's funeral at St. Peter's Square (Corriere, Il Sole, La Stampa, Sky TG24, Il Giornale). The ceremony features the Pope's coffin with the Gospel book placed on top (Il Giornale, La Stampa, La Repubblica). Cardinal Re delivered the homily, saying the Pope "donated himself until the end" and "touched hearts and minds" (Corriere, La Stampa, Sky TG24, Il Sole). A notable diplomatic development occurred with Ukrainian President Zelensky having a brief meeting with former US President Trump at the Vatican (Adnkronos, Il Giornale).
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12:22⇢Quarter Million Bid Pope Francis Farewell At St. Peter's

⌨The newspapers report on Pope Francis's funeral at St. Peter's Square, with an estimated 250,000 people attending (Corriere, Il Giornale, Il Sole, La Stampa, La Repubblica). Cardinal Re delivered the homily, describing Francis as "a Pope among the people" and "a voice against war" (Corriere, Il Giornale, Il Sole, La Repubblica, Avvenire). World leaders including Trump, Zelensky, Macron, and Mattarella were seated in the front row (Il Giornale). A notable diplomatic development occurred with Ukrainian President Zelensky meeting former US President Trump at the Vatican (Adnkronos). The funeral procession will now move toward Santa Maria Maggiore (Corriere, La Repubblica).
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13:16⇢Pope's Coffin Reaches Santa Maria Maggiore After Quarter-Million Farewell

⌨The newspapers report on Pope Francis's funeral concluding, with 250,000 people attending (Corriere, Il Giornale, ANSA, Avvenire, La Stampa, Sky TG24). Following the ceremony at St. Peter's, the Pope's coffin has been transported to Santa Maria Maggiore (ANSA, Corriere, La Stampa, Sky TG24). Cardinal Re's homily described Francis as "a Pope among the people" (Corriere, Il Giornale, Avvenire). The funeral also provided a venue for significant diplomatic meetings, with Trump and Zelensky holding what was described as a "very productive" discussion (Il Sole, La Repubblica, La Stampa, Corriere). Zelensky also met with Macron and Starmer, while Meloni had a meeting with Trump (Corriere, La Stampa, Il Sole).
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HuffPost Italia

L'ultimo messaggio della Chiesa di Francesco al mondo

Nell'omelia il cardinale Re ha ricordato l'impegno del Papa "all'onesta trattativa per trovare le soluzioni possibili". "La guerra - diceva - lascia sempre il mondo peggiore di come era prima". Gli applausi della folla, alla presenza di Trump e Zelensky
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HuffPost Italia

NELLA PRIGIONE ROSSA DI SADDAM

Gli abitanti di Sulaymaniyah, città dell'Iraq vicina al confine con l’Iran, la chiamavano così per il colore dei mattoni. Oggi è un museo, una terribile testimonianza di come la polizia segreta del leader abbia perseguitato il popolo curdo. Un reportage
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15:01⇢400,000 Bid Pope Farewell As Leaders Hold Sideline Diplomacy

⌨The newspapers report on the funeral of Pope Francis, with up to 400,000 people attending the ceremony and processing (La Repubblica, Corriere, Il Giornale, La Stampa, Sky TG24). Following the main service at St. Peter's, the Pope's remains have been transported to Santa Maria Maggiore for burial (Corriere, Il Giornale, Sky TG24, La Stampa, La Repubblica). The funeral became a significant diplomatic event, with Trump and Zelensky holding what both described as a "productive" and potentially "historic" meeting (ANSA, Adnkronos, Il Sole, La Stampa). Zelensky reportedly plans to meet with Prime Minister Meloni, while conflicting claims have emerged about military developments in Ukraine's Kursk region (ANSA, Il Sole).
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HuffPost Italia

L’irragionevolezza dei cattolici sugli embrioni umani

La commozione del Papa per gli embrioni abbandonati nei congelatori spinge il governo a studiarne l’adozione. Lungo elenco di problemi morali, legali e scientifici che ne deriverebbero. Intanto il resto del mondo va avanti
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16:34⇢Pope's Entombment Photos Released As Trump-Zelensky Meeting Makes History

⌨The newspapers report on two major events: Pope Francis's funeral and diplomatic meetings on its sidelines. An estimated 400,000 mourners attended the funeral, with images now released of the Pope's tumulazione (entombment) at Santa Maria Maggiore (Corriere, La Repubblica, La Stampa). The funeral became a significant diplomatic moment as Trump and Zelensky met at St. Peter's, with their encounter described as "historic" (Adnkronos, ANSA, Il Sole, Sky TG24). Trump remarked that "Putin might not want to stop the war," while Macron stated that Kyiv is ready for a ceasefire (Adnkronos, ANSA). Zelensky also met with Meloni at Palazzo Chigi (Sky TG24, ANSA).
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HuffPost Italia

STEFANO FOLLI Salvaci tu, o Bergoglio

La partecipazione della folla, per strada e sui social, ai funerali di Francesco non segnala una ricerca delle radici cristiane, ma il culto pre moderno per un re magico che possa risanare le nostre angosce quotidiane
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UNA FOTO NEL TORNANTE DELLA STORIA Dal bullismo alla Casa Bianca al quasi amici (in Basilica)

L'immagine di Trump e Zelensky cambia il racconto sull'Ucraina.  Massimiliano Panarari, docente di sociologia della comunicazione all'Università di Modena e Reggio Emilia: "Quella di San Pietro ovviamente non è una foto casuale. È il condensato di un evento mediatico e politico, il funerale di papa Francesco, che per il presidente Usa ha il significato di un bagno di realtà"
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IL MIRACOLO DEL PAPA A San Pietro si ricompone l’Occidente

Trump e Zelensky si vedono nella Basilica e buttano la palla nel campo di Putin. Oggi è così, domani chissà. Il leader ucraino accetta di mettere sullo sfondo la Crimea, il presidente Usa di fornire garanzie ai volenterosi. Putin intanto rivendica la riconquista del Kursk
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19:56⇢Historic Trump-Zelensky Vatican Meeting Sparks Peace Hopes

⌨The newspapers report on a historic meeting between Trump and Zelensky at St. Peter's Basilica during Pope Francis's funeral (Corriere, Il Giornale, HuffPost, Adnkronos, ANSA, Il Sole). The brief 15-minute encounter has been characterized as a potential diplomatic breakthrough with photos described as "historic" (HuffPost, Il Giornale, Corriere). Zelensky reportedly presented a peace plan that might put Crimea discussions aside (HuffPost, Il Giornale). Meanwhile, Putin declared readiness for negotiations "without preconditions" (La Repubblica, La Stampa), while Meloni called on Moscow to "demonstrate it wants peace" (Sky TG24, ANSA, La Stampa). Trump also met briefly with Meloni during his Rome visit (Adnkronos, Corriere, Sky TG24).
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Trump e Zelensky si parlano, prove di pace a San Pietro

I funerali di Francesco occasione di colloqui tra i leader, al centro gli sforzi per la pace. Il presidente ucraino a Palazzo Chigi. Macron: 'Parola a Putin'. Da Kiev una controproposta di compromesso. Il presidente americano è ripartito da Roma
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