French President Emmanuel Macron to participate in Pope Francis' funeral service.
Sally Shakkour, a seasoned news writer with over 6-year experience in publishing content and digital journalism, has been at the forefront of Al Bawaba's coverage of the passing of Pope Francis.
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Pope Francis, the reformer of the Catholic Church for 12 years, passed away on the second day of Easter, 21st April 2025, at the age of 88. Cardinal Kevin Farrell announced the sad news at 7:35 a.m.
The Vatican has not yet announced the date for Pope Francis's funeral, but international memorial masses are expected to be held. French President Emmanuel Macron has confirmed his attendance at the funeral.
One of the most iconic images of Pope Francis is that of him crossing St. Peter's Square alone, an image that has been widely shared and remembered.
In addition to her role in leading the English news team, Sally is also the author of an article about Pope Francis's death. She excels in writing original node stories and has shown her dedication to accurate and comprehensive reporting in her coverage of this significant event.
Pope Francis wished for a modest burial, and the Vatican is yet to announce the details of his final farewell. His successor, Pope Leo XIV, was inaugurated on May 18, 2025, with the birth name of Robert Francis Prevost.
Sally Shakkour's work in covering this historic event underscores her commitment to delivering high-quality news content to Al Bawaba's audience.
