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Pope Francis's Funeral Ceremony; Gaza Goes Hungry Under Israeli Blockade
26 Apr 2025
We report live from St. Peter's Square in Vatican City, where Pope Francis's funeral is taking place. Plus, the U.N.'s food agency says it is running out of food to distribute to people in Gaza two months into an Israeli blockade.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
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Mourners gathered today for Pope Francis' funeral in Vatican City.
The part have passed away on Monday. At the age of 88, I'm Scott Simon in Washington, D.C.
And I'm Lauren Frayer at St. Peter's Square in Rome. And this is Up First from NPR News. I'm live on the edge of St. Peter's Square in front of the Vatican, where large crowds have been paying their respects to Pope Francis.
We'll have more on the ceremony and how it reflects on Pope Francis' legacy.
Plus, the UN's Food Agency says it has delivered the last of its food supplies in Gaza, which remains under Israeli blockade.
So please stay with us. We have the news you need to start your weekend.
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