Civil servants faced criticism from Tory MPs after Prime Minister Boris Johnson accused them of being too comfortable with decline. In response, ministers are working to repair relations with civil servants, with Labour leader Keir Starmer thanking them for their service. The civil service union leader called for the PM to inspire, not denigrate, the civil service in order to achieve his vision for change.
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What Happens When A Pope Dies?
Pope Francis remains in critical condition with kidney and lung issues at Rome's Gemelli Hospital, with no prognosis given by the Vatican. When a Pope dies, the camerlengo confirms the death, announces it to the Cardinal Vicar for Rome, and takes charge until a new Pope is elected. After a nine-day mourning period, the Pope's body is buried, traditionally in the Vatican Grottoes but Pope Francis has expressed a desire to be buried in the...
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