Category: World

From mourners outside the Vatican to world leaders, tributes poured for Pope Francis who died aged 88.

Almost 300 people were on board the flight that was scheduled from Orlando to Atlanta, the airline said.

The pontiff’s last public appearance was for an Easter Sunday blessing at the Vatican’s St Peter’s Square.

The 30-hour “Easter truce” and the reported violations underscore the difficulty in securing even a brief pause in fighting.

The 167 people recognised were Catholics attending mass at churches attacked by suicide bombers.

The talks are likely to focus on fast-tracking a trade deal, earlier expected to conclude by the end of 2025.

The private messaging group included the US defence secretary’s wife, brother and personal lawyer, sources tell US media.

The Pope’s death comes just a day after he appeared in St Peter’s Square on Sunday to wish “Happy Easter” to worshippers.

Beijing was responding to reports that the US will pressure other nations to restrict trade with China.

The majority of deaths were caused by strong swells washing people into the ocean from rocks.