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Vatican says Pope Francis' funeral will take place on Saturday

Pope Francis' final will states that he will be buried at St. Mary Major basilica, outside the Vatican and home to his favourite icon of the Virgin Mary.

22/04/2025

Europe News

Putin open to direct 'discussions' with Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s recent comments on potential bilateral talks could signal a shift in diplomacy, while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy maintains push for a ceasefire.

22/04/2025

Radio Schuman

EU commissioner on European identity, Erasmus, youth and culture

In an interview with Euronews, European Commissioner for Intergenerational Fairness, Youth, Culture and Sport Glenn Micallef spoke about the upcoming plans regarding Erasmus, European identity, youth engagement and culture.

22/04/2025

EuroVerify

Viral videos claiming to show support for Marine Le Pen debunked

Some videos have been erroneously captioned, while others genuinely do show support for Le Pen following her embezzlement conviction.

22/04/2025

wellbeing

Where in the world are people loneliest and does age matter?

Countries differed on how much lonelier older people were compared with those in midlife, a new study has found.

22/04/2025

Europe News

Pope Francis: Tributes, mass and vigils held across Europe

In Italy, bells tolled in church towers and flags were lowered to half-staff on government buildings in Rome.

22/04/2025

Europe News

Pope Francis died from stroke followed by heart failure

The late pope's passing was announced earlier on Monday morning with bells tolling in Catholic churches from Latin America to Asia and across Rome as the news spread around the world.

22/04/2025

Vatican

Rosary prayer for late Pope Francis in St Peter’s Square

The rosary ended with a long round of applause followed by people chanting “long live Pope Francis”.

21/04/2025

Italy

Pope Francis died of stroke and subsequent heart failure, says Vatican

Pope Francis decreed he would be buried in a simple underground tomb — with only “Franciscus” written on it — at St. Mary Major Basilica.

21/04/2025

Europe News

The reaction of the Pope's 'neighbours' to the news of his death

Amid tears and shock, word about Pope Francis' death spread quickly in the Borgo Pio neighbourhood on Monday morning. Here is how they reacted.

21/04/2025

Health news

What is double pneumonia and how did it impact Pope Francis' health?

Pope Francis, who had part of his lung removed as a young man, recently spent several weeks hospital due to a respiratory infection.

21/04/2025

Europe News

Conclaves through time - the long and short

Conclaves can last as little as a day but they have been known to go on for years too: here are a few of the historical outliers.

21/04/2025

Vatican

New papal burial rites established at Pope Francis' request

Unlike his predecessors, Pope Francis has chosen not to be buried in the Vatican Grottoes but in the Roman Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, where he frequently prayed.

21/04/2025

Food and Drink

Madrid's Botín turns 300: Inside the world’s oldest restaurant

Madrid’s Botín, the world’s oldest restaurant according to Guinness World Records, is celebrating 300 years of continuous service. Founded in 1725, it’s famed for its wood-fire oven and was immortalised by Ernest Hemingway.

21/04/2025

EuroVerify

Are Europe's luxury handbags all produced in China?

The US and China’s ongoing trade war has taken to TikTok and European fashion houses have found themselves sandwiched in the middle.

21/04/2025

Culture news

Why we're excited for the return of Live from Mount Olympus podcast

Live from Mount Olympus returns for its sixth season with more myth, intrigue and a Tony-winning narrator.

21/04/2025

Europe in Motion

How much did the price of eggs change in the EU?

The price of eggs rose by 6.7% in March 2025 compared to the same period last year. These EU countries are experiencing the highest costs.

21/04/2025

No Comment

Easter celebrated across Ukraine despite ongoing war

Hundreds gathered at the Church of St. John the Theologian in Kharkiv for Easter services, a symbol of faith and resilience during Ukraine’s ongoing war.

21/04/2025

Europe News

Who are the possible contenders to replace Pope Francis?

Francis did many things differently from his predecessor, Pope Benedict XVI. Who could replace him after this year's conclave?

21/04/2025

Europe News

Six events that defined Francis’ papacy

Pope Francis sought a more inclusive and consultative Church, initiating synods that encouraged dialogue and greater participation from laypeople, including women, sometimes opposed by more conservative elements of the Church.

21/04/2025

Europe News

Pope's body to be moved to St Peter's Basilica on Wednesday

The world reacted on Monday to the announcement from the Vatican of the death of pope Francis. Leaders paid tribute, countries declared periods of mourning, Euronews' correspondents in Rome and throughout Europe tracked developments.

21/04/2025

Work

Europe wants to poach US academics but does it have enough to offer?

Europe is trying to woo American researchers threatened by Trump’s research cuts to this side of the Atlantic. But what will make them stay?

21/04/2025

Europe News

Russian attacks on Ukraine during Easter ceasefire killed three

Russia violated the ceasefire more than 2,900 times, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in a Telegram statement in the early hours on Monday.

21/04/2025

No Comment

One last blessing: Watch Pope Francis’ final Vatican appearance

Pope Francis, the first Latin American pontiff, has died aged 88, known for his humility, advocacy for the poor, and efforts to modernise the Catholic Church.

21/04/2025

Green News

Pope Francis remembered as 'unflinching' champion of climate action

Pope Francis's legacy includes efforts to open the eyes of the world’s 1.3 billion Catholics to the dangers of climate change.

21/04/2025

Destinations

Here’s why coolcations will still be trending in summer 2025

Coolcations in destinations such as Norway, Iceland and Finland are expected to continue seeing a boom this summer- but could they cause overtourism in the Nordics?

21/04/2025