Pope Francis Funeral: Donald Trump & Melania Arrive at St Peter’s Square Just Moments After Zelensky

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In a striking moment of global symbolism, former U.S. President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania arrived at St. Peter’s Square just after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, as thousands gathered to honor the life and legacy of Pope Francis. The funeral, set in the heart of Vatican City, marks a historic and emotional farewell to the first Latin American pope — a leader known for humility, reform, and compassion for the poor. As dignitaries and faithful fill St. Peter’s Square, the solemn atmosphere is punctuated by key political presences and poignant public reactions. Follow our full coverage as world figures continue to arrive, tributes pour in, and the final journey of Pope Francis unfolds before the eyes of millions.

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00:00Ismail, he said, as well as unfolding very dramatically in various countries,

00:25especially Ukraine, as well as in Palestine, Israel, Lebanon and Myanmar.

00:30And back in the Vatican, he spent his final weeks at Casa Santa Marta dedicating himself

00:55to the end with the same passion to his patron ministry.

00:59Though not fully recovered, we know we saw him on Easter Sunday.

01:06Humorous, serious, the many moments of the life of Pope Francis, who died at the age of 88 on Easter Monday.

01:16On the lodge of St. Peter's Basilica to impart the solemn Urbi et Urbi Blessing.

01:23And then he drove around on the Papalmobile and greeted the faithful who had gathered at St. Peter's.

01:30And then he left us the following morning. We see these beautiful images coming live from the Basilica, the Cardinals and the Bishops,

01:42beginning the procession which would lead us to the beginning of this solemn celebration of the Eucharist.

01:49The deed that was placed in Pope Francis' coffin as we await the beginning of this Requiem Mass recalls that his doctrinal magisterium was extremely rich.

01:56It recalls that he often offered a witness to a sober and humble lifestyle founded on missionary openness.

02:03Apostolic courage and mercy, and attentive to avoiding the pitfalls of self-referentiality and self-referentiality.

02:10The deed that was placed in Pope Francis' coffin as we await the beginning of this Requiem Mass recalls that his doctrinal magisterium was extremely rich.