Dignitaries Archives

April 25, 2025
International
World

Trump and Zelenskyy among dignitaries converging on Rome for funeral of Pope Francis

Nuns wait before a rosary prayer outside the Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica, where the late Pope Francis will be buried in Rome (Image: AP) VATICAN CITY: Heads of state and royalty will start converging on Rome on Friday for the funeral of Pope Francis in the Vatican’s St Peter’s Square, but the group of poor […]

April 22, 2025
International
World

JD Vance among last dignitaries to meet Pope Francis

On Sunday morning, Pope Francis met the US vice president, JD Vance. The duo exchanged Easter greetings during their brief meeting. (Image: AP) Pope Francis, who passed away on Monday Easter, has given a shockwave across the globe. Before he said his final goodbye, US vice-president JD Vance was among the few dignitaries who met […]