Where was Pope Francis laid to rest?
Pope Francis was laid to rest at Rome’s Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore.
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This week in world news, we cover the funeral of Pope Francis, Trump's comments on the Russia-Ukraine war, a Palestinian swimmer's Olympic aspirations, and a unique celestial event.
Following a massive, choreographed funeral, Pope Francis was laid to rest in Rome’s Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore. The tomb is simple, inscribed with a cross and his papal name. Watch pope’s funeral procession through Rome here: https://www.cnn.com/2025/04/26/world/video/pope-funeral-procession-rome-vrtc&ref=yanuki.com
In other news, Trump told President Vladimir Putin to stop attacks on Kyiv after Russia launched its deadliest wave of attacks in nine months. This followed Trump's statement about potentially withdrawing from efforts to make a peace deal in Ukraine. See the full analysis here: https://www.cnn.com/shorts/events-app-cnn-shorts&ref=yanuki.com
Palestinian swimmer and flag bearer Valerie Tarazi discussed her inspiration from Majed Abu Maraheel, the first Palestinian Olympian. Learn more about her story here: https://www.cnn.com/2024/08/05/video/palestinian-swimmer-vrtc&ref=yanuki.com
Finally, a celestial 'smiley face' appeared as a waning crescent moon aligned with Venus and Saturn. More details on this event can be found here: https://www.cnn.com/2025/04/24/science/video/earth-week-smiley-face-moon-venus-saturn-vrtc&ref=yanuki.com
Pope Francis was laid to rest at Rome’s Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore.
Trump told President Vladimir Putin to stop after Russia launched attacks on Kyiv.
Valerie Tarazi was inspired by Majed Abu Maraheel, the first Palestinian Olympian.
A waning crescent moon aligning with Venus and Saturn created the celestial 'smiley face'.
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