Pope Francis, aged 88, passed away on April 21, 2025, at 07:35 local time, and his remains will be transferred to St. Peter’s Basilica for public mourning. Following the announcement of his death, the Vatican has initiated the procedures for his lying in state, where mourners can pay their respects starting Wednesday, with Cardinal Kevin Joseph Farrell overseeing the transition as interim Pope. Unlike previous popes, Pope Francis will not be in a casket; instead, he will lie on red velvet pillows on a podium in the basilica before his funeral, which must occur between Friday and Sunday.
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Boy, 7, drives his little sister on a mission to McDonald’s in his mom’s SUV
A seven-year-old boy in Ogden, Utah, took his mother’s SUV on a quest to McDonald’s with his five-year-old sister inside, driving nine miles from home before crashing. Police pursued him but halted the chase due to his age and public safety concerns, finding the children uninjured at the scene. The boy's mother, Whitney Bush, expressed shock and concern, noting that while her son had behavioral issues, she was not proud of his actions, and although...
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