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2025
On The Journalpope francis
6am sprints and rooftop communion: Behind the scenes of the papal funeral
On The JournalSanta Maria Maggiore
Small group of transgender people and prisoners among the last to say farewell to Pope Francis
The small group of transgender people live with a community of nuns that is supported by a Bishop who had a role in organising the funeral.
On The JournalIran
Five people dead and more than 700 injured after massive explosion at Iranian port
four in a rowAdam Idah scores twice as Celtic seal Scottish Premiership title in 5-0 win over Dundee United
As it happened
Francis, a 'Pope among the people', laid to rest in Rome
Over 200,000 people attended the funeral of Pope Francis earlier, including dozens of world leaders.
On The JournalWar in Ukraine
Zelenskyy hopeful 'symbolic' meeting with Trump will lead to ceasefire as US President leaves Rome
The Ukrainian president said the two leaders discussed a “full and unconditional ceasefire” and a “reliable and lasting peace”.
White House communications director Steven Cheung called the meeting "a very productive discussion".
Posting on Truth Social, Trump has criticised Vladimir Putin for the recent Russian strikes on Kyiv, saying: "Maybe he doesn’t want to stop the war."
Zelenskyy is also holding meetings with French President Emmanuel Macron and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
On The Journalthe vatican
In pictures: Thousands turn out to line Rome streets after funeral of Pope Francis
Vatican CitySpontaneous applause in St Peter's Square as Zelenskyy arrives for funeral of Pope Francis
On The JournalReeling in the Tears
From Bush to Berlusconi and Mugabe to McAleese, the famous faces at John Paul II's 2005 funeral
On The Journalvirginia giuffre
Virginia Giuffre, sex trafficking survivor who accused UK's Prince Andrew, dies aged 41
On The Journalclimate action
We spoke to Just Stop Oil about why they're ending direct action and 'hanging up the hi-vis'
On The JournalSt Peter's Basilica
Coffin of Pope Francis is sealed in private ceremony in St Peter's Basilica ahead of funeral
Camerlengo and Irish-born Cardinal Kevin Farrell presided over the liturgical rite this evening.
On The JournalIsrael
Kneecap taking 'action' against people who spread 'deliberate falsehoods' after Coachella gig
On The JournalVatican City
Conclave will be thinking of faith - not politics - when selecting a new pope, Archbishop says
New YorkLuigi Mangione pleads not guilty to federal murder charges in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO
On The JournalFood Safety
US bans synthetic food dyes as Irish food watchdog rules out similar move here
Yaroslav MoskalikRussia accuses Ukraine following killing of senior general in car explosion near Moscow
On The Journalcyber incident
Marks and Spencer pauses online orders and contactless payments amid ongoing 'cyber incident'
FactCheckDebunked: Video of church attack was filmed in Nebraska a decade ago, not present-day Europe
Peace TalksRussia says it's 'ready to strike deal' as US envoy Witkoff gets warm welcome at the Kremlin
Vatican
President Higgins attends lying in state of Pope Francis in St Peter's Basilica
He and his wife Sabina paid their respects to the late pontiff this afternoon.
On The Journalvatican bound
On the red-eye to Rome: 'We were coming for the canonisation - now we're here for a funeral'
On The JournalRetrial
Harvey Weinstein accuser had ‘zero interest’ in sex with him, friend testifies
On The JournalDublin
Freemasons' Hall used for video depicting sex acts with character resembling British Queen
Key parts of the music video are set in the main hall of the venue – the same location used for an interview with Conor McGregor earlier this month.
College of CardinalsNext pope: What the Vatican choreography tells us about the possible outcome of the conclave
On The JournalPalestine
More than 50 people killed by IDF strikes in Gaza as Israel warns of 'larger' assault
On The JournalBritish-Irish relations
Governments will know ‘within weeks’ if legacy agreement can be reached, Harris says
