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Melania Trump, Prince William and Zelensky Among Famous Faces at Pope Francis’ Funeral NYT &rt; World News President Trump, Melania Trump, Prince William and President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine were among those who paid respects to the pontiff in St. Peter’s Square.

Pope Francis Opted for a Simple Tomb. Some Predecessors, Not So Much. NYT &rt; World News

Francis is being buried in a place of solace for him. NYT &rt; World News Nuns waiting for a prayer in honor of Pope Francis at the Basilica of St. Mary Major on Tuesday.

The funeral music is largely being sung in Gregorian chant. NYT &rt; World News The Sistine Chapel Choir will be the featured ensemble at Pope Francis’ funeral.

The route to Santa Maria Maggiore recalls centuries-old traditions. NYT &rt; World News The coffin of Pope Francis on Saturday.

Will Pope Francis Be Made a Saint? NYT &rt; World News Two of the five popes before Francis have become saints, but merely serving as pontiff is no longer a guarantee of canonization.

Mike Myers on Playing Elon Musk, Politics on ‘S.N.L.’ and Why He Filmed a Campaign Ad NYT &rt; World News The “Saturday Night Live” alum on getting political in Studio 8H, playing Elon Musk and why he decided to film a campaign ad for Canada’s Liberal Party.

Photos: Pope Francis’ Last Journey NYT &rt; World News As pope, Francis traveled to dozens of countries on five continents. In his last days, he stayed much closer to home.

Canada’s Election Comes to a Close, With Liberals in the Lead NYT &rt; World News President Trump’s tariffs and annexation ambitions continue to loom over all other issues in a race without any moments of campaign drama.

What the Pope Told Me About Politics NYT &rt; World News My brief tour with Pope Francis, the diplomat of our times.

Climate Change, Once a Big Issue, Fades From Canada’s Election NYT &rt; World News Even though Liberal candidate Mark Carney has a lengthy climate policy résumé, Trump’s threats have nearly drowned the issue out of the campaign.

Trump Meets With Zelensky in Rome, White House Says NYT &rt; World News During his whirlwind trip to Italy, President Trump’s interactions with world leaders, as they paid their respects to Francis, were being watched closely.

How Trump Plays Into Putin’s Hands, From Ukraine to Slashing U.S. Institutions NYT &rt; World News Many of President Trump’s actions have been seen as benefiting Russia either directly or indirectly, so much so that Russian officials have celebrated some of his moves.

Mark Carney Finds His Moment in Canadian Election Shaped by Trump NYT &rt; World News Mark Carney, the new prime minister seeking a full term in Monday’s election, has built his campaign around President Trump’s threats to the country.

My Selfie With Pope Francis: The Digital Legacy of an Approachable Pontiff NYT &rt; World News Many of the Catholics he counseled were much younger, but he made a habit of trying to meet them where they were.

Latest Updates: Mourners Gather for Pope Francis’ Funeral NYT &rt; World News The pontiff will be laid to rest after a Mass in front of St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City. The first Jesuit and first Latin American pope, he championed a more inclusive Roman Catholic Church.

Twenty years ago, three U.S. presidents traveled together to mourn a pope. Not so this time. NYT &rt; World News From left, President George W. Bush, his wife Laura, former President George H.W. Bush and former President Bill Clinton at the funeral of Pope John Paul II in 2005.

The funeral plan is simple (for a pope). NYT &rt; World News Francis’ simple coffin, which was placed low to the ground instead of on an elevated bier, lying in state this week.

Here’s Where Trump, Biden and Other Dignitaries Are Sitting at Pope Francis’ Funeral NYT &rt; World News With dozens of foreign delegations attending, some from hostile countries, the funeral’s seating arrangements presented a possible nightmare for Vatican planners.

Here’s the latest. NYT &rt; World News