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French First Lady Brigitte Macron deviates from Pope's funeral dress code by not wearing a head covering - as other female mourners opt for black veils

Brigitte, 72, joined her husband, French president Emmanuel Macron, and world leaders, clergymen, and reigning monarchs in St Peter's Square as the Argentine pontiff was laid to rest on Saturday.

Pope Francis' final resting place: Pontiff wanted to be 'in the earth' and with just a simple tombstone carrying his name in Latin

The Argentine pontiff, who died on Easter Monday, aged 88, wanted his grave to be within the church of Santa Maria Maggiore, four miles from the Vatican, which is dedicated to the Virgin Mary.

Lip reader reveals the four words Melania Trump said to Donald to stop things turning awkward at Pope Francis's funeral

More than 250,000 mourners gathered in St Peter's Square to pay their respects to the Argentine pontiff who died from a stroke, aged 88, on Easter Monday.

Melania Trump looks solemn at Pope Francis' funeral with Donald Trump, as First Lady marks 55th birthday with a rare diplomatic outing in Vatican City

On Saturday morning, Melania and Mr Trump, 78, arrived at St Peter's Basilica to pay their respects to the Argentine pontiff.

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The Pope's final resting place: Chipboard barrier hides niche where Francis will be buried, four miles from the Vatican, in accordance with his wishes

The Argentine pontiff, who died on Easter Monday, aged 88, has broken with tradition and asked that his final resting place be away from St Peter's Basilica in the Vatican.

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The Guardian view on Pope Francis: an outsider who was a force for good in the world | Editorial

The Argentine pontiff was a vital progressive influence on issues such as migration, and fought for a more merciful, less rigid Catholic church

Defying doctors’ orders to rest following his battle wit…

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Inside Pope Francis' love of football: The self-confessed admirer of 'The Beautiful Game' rubbed shoulders with Lionel Messi, Ronaldinho and Pep Guardiola - and had a three-word label to describe Diego Maradona

Pope Francis is being mourned all over the world following his death at the age of 88, with football paying its own tribute to the Argentine.

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