Vatican-related news dominated the morning following Pope Francis's death, with his body being placed in a coffin and displayed for viewing. At 8:18 AM, the Vatican announced April 26 as the funeral date, prompting President Duda to declare national mourning in Poland for that day. Details emerged about Francis's testament requesting a simple grave inscription.
By midday, media attention shifted to Romanowski's case, with Interpol declining to issue a Red Notice against him - interpreted by conservative outlets as recognition of "political persecution." Economic news noted Poland holds the EU's second-highest budget deficit at 6.6% of GDP.
The evening brought a significant development in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, with Financial Times reporting Putin's proposal to freeze the invasion at current front lines. Multiple outlets covered this story, with some framing it as Putin's "change of stance" while others emphasized the strategic timing. Rzeczpospolita suggested possible coordination with Trump, who had predicted a deal "this week."