Emotional moment as nun breaks protocol beside Pope Francis’ casket

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Sister Genevieve Jeanningros, French-Argentine nun, was allowed to break protocol while paying tribute to Pope Francis due to the close bond she had with the late pontiff.

Her act of praying and crying for the late pope at a place near the casket traditionally reserved for cardinals, bishops and priests represented an emotional moment not only for her but for everyone who witnessed it.

Sister Jeanningros, 81, has known Pope Francis from the time he was Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio, Archbishop of Buenos Aires.

The footage of her prayer, in which she’s seen wiping her tears away with a tissue, has gone viral.

In July, the Pope had personally visited Sister Jeanningros in Ostia, Rome, to acknowledge her longstanding humanitarian work.

The nun has spent 56 years of her life assisting the disadvantaged, especially transgender women from the area of Ostia.

Sister Jeanningros is part of the Little Sisters of Jesus order.

Even when Bergoglio took over as head of the Catholic Church, their friendship remained strong because of their mutual respect and similar ideals.

She would see the pope every Wednesday, occasionally bringing people from the streets to meet him. Pope Francis always welcomed them and spent time with them, inviting them to lunch and offering financial support.

“She approached her friend just like she did every other Wednesday,” one user reflected. “This encounter, however, proved to be different. She arrived to say goodbye, hoping to see him again in eternal life.”

Sister Jeanningros spoke of the emotional moment she prayed for her late friend, saying, “Many people told me: when you go to see the Pope, take us with you. I cried for them too.”

Laura Esquibel, a trans woman from Portugal who had met Pope Francis through sister Jeanningros, said, “I was the first trans woman to shake his hand. I’ve seen him seven times, we had lunch together. I liked him a lot.”

Over 250,000 mourners paid their respects to Pope Francis over a three-day lying-in-state.

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Prince Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre dies aged 41

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Virginia Giuffre, who made public accusations against Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, stating she had been trafficked and groomed and “forced to have s**” with Prince Andrew at Epstein’s New York home, died of suicide aged 41.

The news of her passing was shared by her heartbroken family.

“It is with utterly broken hearts that we announce that Virginia passed away last night at her farm in Western Australia,” they said.

“She lost her life to suicide, after being a lifelong victim of s**ual abuse and s** trafficking.”

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“Virginia was a fierce warrior in the fight against s**ual abuse and s** trafficking. She was the light that lifted so many survivors.

“In the end, the toll of abuse is so heavy that it became unbearable for Virginia to handle its weight.”

At the time the police arrived to her home in the Neergabby area, Giuffre was unresponsive.

“Police and St John Western Australia attended and provided emergency first aid. Sadly, the 41-year-old woman was declared deceased at the scene,” a police spokesperson said. “The death is being investigated by Major Crime detectives; early indication is the death is not suspicious.”

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At the time she made the accusations against Prince Andrew, the royal denied the claims. However, he and Giuffre reached a financial settlement out of court in 2022, with Andrew denying any wrongdoing.

Epstein was convicted on s** trafficking charges and took his own life in the prison while awaiting trial. His girlfriend, Maxwell, was also found guilty on five counts of s** trafficking and sentenced to 20 years in prison.

Recently, Virginia Giuffre posted on the social media that she had been involved in a car crash and that she only had days to live due to kidney failure.

Giuffre was a mother of three.

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The reason King Charles is forbidden from attending the Pope’s funeral

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The news of the passing of Pope Francis sent waves of grief and sorrow through the Christian world.

The pontiff personally requested burial in the Papal Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore instead of the Vatican. Before his funeral, his body will lie in state for three days at St Peter’s Basilica where hundreds of thousands of believers and world leaders will pai their tributes.

Among the world leaders expected to attend Pope Francis’ funeral are the presidents of most countries, President Macron of France to Argentina’s firebrand leader Javier Milei and Donald Trump and his wife.

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British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer confirmed the attendance, but King Charles will not attend the pope’s funeral for a very strange reason – he’s simply not allowed to go.

Katie Nicholl, a royal expert, explained that “King Charles, the last head of state to have an audience with Pope Francis, will not travel to the Vatican, in accordance with protocol and precedence which dictates that the Sovereign does not attend funerals.”

The king’s son, Prince William will instead attend the funeral on his father’s behalf, just like then-Prince Charles attended the funeral of Pope John Paul II on behalf of his mother, Queen Elizabeth III.

What is rather unusual in this situation is that King Charles and Pope Francis met just days before the pope’s passing. In fact, the two have been close friends.

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King Charles praised Pope Francis publicly.

“His Holiness will be remembered for his compassion, his concern for the unity of the Church and for his tireless commitment to the common causes of all people of faith, and to those of goodwill who work for the benefit of others,” King Charles said and continued: “His belief that care for Creation is an existential expression of faith in God resounded with so many across the world. Through his work and care for both people and planet, he profoundly touched the lives of so many.”

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William attending the pope’s funeral will mark his first time officially attending a major international funeral on behalf of King Charles.

He did travel to Kuwait in late 2023 to offer condolences following the death of Emir Sheikh Nawaf Al Ahmad Al Sabah but didn’t attend the funeral.

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US citizen reveals shocking deportation threat from Trump officials

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Aldo Martinez-Gomez, who was born and raised in California, received a threatening email from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

Namely, DHS requested that he leaves the country within seven days, otherwise he will face “criminal prosecutions.”

“DHS is now exercising its discretion to terminate your parole. Unless it expires sooner, your parole will terminate 7 days from the date of this notice,” the message in question sent on April 11 read, according to Uniland.

“If you do not depart the United States immediately, you will be subject to potential law enforcement actions that will result in your removal from the United States – unless you have otherwise obtained a lawful basis to remain here.”

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The email ended with a direct threat. “Do not attempt to remain in the United States – the federal government will find you. Please depart the United States immediately.”

As expected, the content of the deportation threat visibly disturbed Martinez-Gomez.

Speaking to ABC 10NEWS, he said, “I do get nervous because I don’t want to be an error with so many errors that this administration has made. And they have been talking about deporting US citizens, so it is a concern because that means I’m on their radar.”

Since beginning his second term, Trump’s administration has intensified efforts to deport undocumented immigrants.

So far, he has deported 238 supposed criminals to the world’s worst prison in El Salvador and tried to revoke the legal status of around 530,000 migrants who arrived in the States under a humanitarian parole program.

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A senior DHS official explained that some of the notices, like the deportation threat Martinez-Gomez has received, could be sent out by mistake.

“Notices may have been sent to unintended recipients. CBP is monitoring communications and will address any issues on a case-by-case basis.”

Martinez-Gozmes, who works full-time for a non-profit organization, believes he’s under the government’s radar due to his advocacy for immigrants.

“I believe I received it because I’m an accredited representative, and I represent immigrants, and I advocate for immigrants’ rights in the court,” he said.

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“I’m not seeking fame or attention, I just want to bring light to this issue because I’m not trying to be one of the government’s mistakes.”

Reportedly, other people born and raised in the States, just like Martinez-Gomez have also received the threatening email.

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JD Vance sparks outrage after ‘lack of respect’ following Pope Francis’ death

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A day before his final public appearance on Easter Sunday, when he greeted the crowd and wished them Happy Easter, Pope Francis welcomed Vice President JD Vance into his Vatican Home.

Allegedly, during the meeting, which lasted for just a couple of minutes, Vance had broken a cardinal rule.

Vance was spending a weekend with his family in Vatican City and was reportedly snubbed by the pope on Saturday, leaving him to meet Vatican’s secretary of state, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, and foreign minister, Archbishop Paul Gallagher.

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The office of the vice president, who converted to Catholicism in 2019, reported that Vance and Parolin “discussed their shared religious faith, Catholicism in the United States, the plight of persecuted Christian communities around the world, and President Trump’s commitment to restoring world peace.”

According to the Vatican News, however, the two had “an exchange of opinions on the international situation, especially regarding countries affected by war, political tensions and difficult humanitarian situations, with particular attention to migrants, refugees, and prisoners.”

During the brief meeting between Vance and the pope, they exchanged Easter greetings, and Vance was given three large chocolate Easter eggs for his three children, a Vatican tie, and rosaries.

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Vance reportedly told Pope Francis that was aware of his declining health and that he prayed for him.

In a post on X, Vance shared photos of himself and the pope along with the caption, “Today I met with the Holy Father Pope Francis. I am grateful for his invitation to meet, and I pray for his good health. Happy Easter!”

While the brief meeting ended well, it was Vance’s visit of the Sistine Chapel that sparked public outrage.

Namely, photographer Emily Higgins posted a photo of Vince and his family from inside the Sistine Chapel. It was captioned, “An epic shot of Vice President JD Vance and his son inside the Sistine Chapel. What an incredible way to spend Easter weekend.”

It wasn’t long before a number of people noted that “You do NOT take pictures in the Sistine Chapel. No respect.”

Someone commented, “To take photos in the Sistine Chapel is strictly forbidden! Every true Catholic knows this. This picture shows what’s wrong: Rules are only to be followed by others but not the American government – utterly despicable!”

Another person wrote, “Not allowed to take photos in the Sistine Chapel. Even in something so basic, they think the rules don’t apply to them.”

However, there were also those who defended JD Vance and his mistake during the Vatican visit.

“Wrong,” one person commented on the comments of Vance showing disrespect.

“Not only did the Vatican explicitly grant permission for the VP’s team to photograph their visit, the Vatican itself released video of their tour. They did the same for other official state visits including Michelle Obama’s visit in 2009,” the person commented.

The Vatican Museum explains that “it is permitted to take photographs, for personal and domestic use only, of the works in all areas of the Vatican Museums, apart from the Sistine Chapel. Flash photography is strictly forbidden.”

The warning continues, “In the Sistine Chapel it is forbidden to take photographs or films with any type of electronic equipment.”

Following Pope Francis’ passing, Vance expressed his condolences through a post on the social media.

“I just learned of the passing of Pope Francis. My heart goes out to the millions of Christians all over the world who loved him.

“I was happy to see him yesterday, though he was obviously very ill. But I’ll always remember him for the below homily he gave in the very early days of COVID. It was really quite beautiful. May God rest his soul.”

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Donald Trump cut speech short amid medical emergency

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President Donald Trump was forced to cut his speech short during a White House press conference due to a medical emergency.

At the time, Trump was swearing in TV personality, Dr. Memhet Oz, who will serve as the administrator for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) during Trump’s presidency.

The reason Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt terminated the briefing and asked the reporters to vacate the room was because a girl collapsed during the ceremony, the Irish Star reported.

“Press out,” Leavitt could be heard saying.

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Realizing something serious was going on, President Trump cut his speech and left the podium in order to assist. “I hope she’s OK,” he was heard saying.

Dr. Oz could be seen rushing off camera to offer help.

Video showed the young girl being hastily accompanied out of the room.

The White House later confirmed that a “minor family member” fainted during the ceremony, adding they were now fine. The statement read, “A minor family member fainted during Dr Oz’s swearing in ceremony in the Oval Office. We are happy to say she is OK.”

When Trump introduced Dr. Oz, he said he has “come to this position as one of the nation’s most talented and beloved medical professionals.” 

The president then read Dr. Oz’s qualifications, stating he had graduated from Harvard University. He obtained a Doctor of Medicine and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and Penn’s Wharton School, respectively.

Dr. Oz then worked as a heart surgeon and professor of cardiac surgery at Columbia University and as the Director of the Cardiovascular Institute and integrative medicine program at New York Presbyterian Hospital.

He started his health and wellness talk show, The Dr. Oz Show in 2009. It ended in 2022.

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During the years his show was on air, it came under scrutiny because of some of the controversial medical advice Dr. Oz presented to the audience.

Among the rest, his statement that green coffee extract is a ‘magic weight loss cure’ was condemned by the Federal Trade Commission.

Dr. Oz’ appointment to CMS was confirmed earlier this month with a 53-45 Senate vote.

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New data reveals public opinion on Trump running for a third term

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The Constitution doesn’t allow a single person to serve as the president of the country for three times, but ever since taking office for the second time, Trump has been testing the idea of running for a third term.

“No person shall be elected to the office of the President more than twice, and no person who has held the office of President or acted as President, for more than two years of a term to which some other person was elected President shall be elected to the office of the President more than once,” the Constitution states.

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So far, Donald Trump has opened up about the idea of a third term a number of times.

However, not many believed he was serious – unless not until recently, when he clearly hinted there are ways for him to continue his presidency beyond 2028.

Recently, Congressman Andy Ogles introduced a House Joint Resolution that would amend the U.S. Constitution to allow a president to serve up to three terms, but no more.

“President Trump’s decisive leadership stands in stark contrast to the chaos, suffering, and economic decline Americans have endured over the past four years. He has proven himself to be the only figure in modern history capable of reversing our nation’s decay and restoring America to greatness, and he must be given the time necessary to accomplish that goal,” Ogles wrote on his website.

“To that end, I am proposing an amendment to the Constitution to revise the limitations imposed by the 22nd Amendment on presidential terms. This amendment would allow President Trump to serve three terms, ensuring that we can sustain the bold leadership our nation so desperately needs.”

While Ogles tends to change the law and Trump is looking for loopholes, the Pew Research Center reveals that only 40 percent of poll participants approve of Trump’s performance in office so far. This shows that the ratings have dropped by seven percent compared to February’s.

Asked about their opinion on Trump’s decision on imposing tariffs, 59 percent disapprove of the increase.

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A separate poll by Reuters and Ipsos asked respondents if Trump should run for a third term.

“Three-quarters of respondents said Trump should not run for a third term in office — a path Trump has said he would like to pursue, though the U.S. Constitution bars him from doing so,” Reuters revealed.

“A majority of Republican respondents — 53% — said Trump should not seek a third term,” it added.

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The holy items inside Pope Francis’ casket

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Pope Francis “returned to the home of the Father,” and the news of his passing, mere hours after his final public appearance, sent waves of grief and sorrow through the Christian world.

On Sunday, he greeted crowds at the Easter Sunday Service and gave his ‘Urbi et Orbi’ benediction from a balcony facing the Piazza.

He addressed the crowds with the words, “Brothers and sisters, Happy Easter!”

Pope Francis led a very modest life, and he remained simple even in death.

His last wishes, including his resting place, break centuries of Vatican tradition.

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By his own request, the pontiff will not be buried in the Vatican, but in the Papal Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore.

In his will, he wrote, “I wish that my last earthly journey conclude precisely in this ancient Marian sanctuary where I went for prayer at the beginning and end of each Apostolic Journey to confidently entrust my intentions to the Immaculate Mother and thank Her for her docile and maternal care. I ask that my tomb be prepared in the niche of the side nave between the Pauline Chapel (Chapel of the Salus Populi Romani) and the Sforza Chapel of the aforementioned Papal Basilica as indicated in the enclosed attachment.”

He also wished that no inscriptions on the tomb mention his role as Pope.

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“The tomb must be in the earth; simple, without particular decoration and with the only inscription: Franciscus. The expenses for the preparation of my burial will be covered by the sum of the benefactor that I have arranged, to be transferred to the Papal Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore and of which I have provided appropriate instructions to Mons. Rolandas Makrickas, Extraordinary Commissioner of the Liberian Chapter,” Francis continued.

“May the Lord give the deserved reward to those who have loved me and will continue to pray for me. The suffering that has become present in the last part of my life I have offered to the Lord for peace in the world and brotherhood among peoples.”

On Wednesday, his body was moved to St Peter’s Basilica, where it will lie in state for three days ahead of his funeral on Saturday which is expected to be attended by hundreds of thousands of believers and world leaders.

The first image of Pope Francis lying in repose was shared on Tuesday by the Vatican.

He was seen in the open casket, dressed in red vestments and a rosary folded into his hands.

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Also, several symbolic items are placed into his casket. The miter, Francis’ hat, the crozier, or pastoral staff, and a small bag of coins minted during his reign.

Along with these items, a legal document called a rogito, which records Pope Francis’ life, is also placed in the casket. A copy of it is kept in the Vatican’s archives.

His broken Fisherman’s Ring, which is ceremonially destroyed before burial to signify the end of a pope’s reign, is in the casket as well.

While most of the popes are buried in elaborate triple caskets made of cypress, lead, and oak, Pope Francis’ wish was his to be plain, made of simple wood lined with zinc.

Vatican confirmed Pope Francis’ funeral to be on April 26 at 10 AM local time in St. Peter’s Square.

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