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Possible WWII stash of gold, jewelry found in Czech forest

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World's oldest person has died at 116

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Ukraine signs rare minerals deal with US to secure war support

Ukraine signed a major agreement granting the U.S. access to its valuable rare minerals in a strategic bid to secure continued American military aid.

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Thousands bid farewell to Pope Francis
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The world is saying goodbye to Pope Francis, five days after the pontiff died at 88 years old following a stroke. The funeral for Francis took place Saturday morning, with many world leaders and some 200,000 people attending. Following the funeral service, Francis? body will be entombed at the Papal Basilica of St. Mary Major. After a period of mourning, cardinals will gather to elect the next pope.

Pope Francis funeral: Church leader laid to rest in Vatican City
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A funeral for Pope Francis was held Saturday morning in Vatican City. His final resting place was at Santa Maria Maggiore, also known as Saint Mary Major. The pope is breaking with tradition and is the first pope in more than a century to not be buried beneath St Peter?s Basilica. More than 250,000 people attended the hours-long ceremony. The pope died on Monday, April 21, 2025. The former leader of the Catholic Church died of a stroke and cardiac arrest, according to the Vatican. His final public appearance was on Easter Sunday, when he provided blessings to crowds of faithful.

Pope Francis' funeral: Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re delivers eulogy
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Hundreds of thousands of people gathered Saturday for the funeral Mass of Pope Francis in St. Peter?s Square. World leaders and Catholic faithful bade farewell in a funeral Saturday reflecting Francis? priorities as pope and wishes as pastor. Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re delivered the eulogy Saturday in St. Peter?s Square. Francis was remembered as a "pope among the people, with an open heart towards everyone."

Pope Francis' funeral kicks off in Vatican City
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Pope Francis has arrived at Santa Maria Maggiore, also known as Saint Mary Major, which will be his final resting place. The pope is breaking with tradition and is the first pope in more than a century to not be buried beneath St Peter?s Basilica. The pope died on Monday, April 21, 2025. The former leader of the Catholic Church died of a stroke and cardiac arrest, according to the Vatican. His final public appearance was on Easter Sunday, when he provided blessings to crowds of faithful.

FULL: Pope Francis funeral in Vatican City
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A funeral for Pope Francis was held Saturday morning in Vatican City. His final resting place was at Santa Maria Maggiore, also known as Saint Mary Major. The pope is breaking with tradition and is the first pope in more than a century to not be buried beneath St Peter’s Basilica. More than 250,000 people attended the hours-long ceremony. The pope died on Monday, April 21, 2025. The former leader of the Catholic Church died of a stroke and cardiac arrest, according to the Vatican. His final public appearance was on Easter Sunday, when he provided blessings to crowds of faithful.

When does conclave start? What to know about choosing the next pope

After a period of mourning, cardinals will gather to elect the next pope in the centuries-old ritual known as the conclave. Here’s what we know about its beginnings.