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26.04.2025

26.04.2025 — Pope's Farewell in the Shadow of Cup Victory

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26.04.2025 ⇢ Pope's Farewell in the Shadow of Cup Victory
⌨Pope Francis was laid to rest in the Basilica of Santa María la Mayor after a solemn funeral that drew 400,000 mourners and officials from 146 countries. The ceremony concluded with traditional elements including silk veil, seal, and commemorative coins. The funeral became a venue for diplomatic encounters, notably between Trump and Zelensky who held what was described as a "productive" meeting.

Spanish polls revealed Francis was viewed positively across the political spectrum, with atheists surprisingly giving him high marks while placing him on the left.

By evening, attention shifted to sports as Barcelona defeated Real Madrid 3-2 in an epic Copa del Rey final that went to extra time. Mbappé, who started on the bench, scored to tie the game 1-1, but Koundé's 115th-minute header secured Barcelona's victory, potentially marking the start of a new era under coach Flick.
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02:09⇢Thousands Pay Final Respects As Pope's Casket Sealed

⌨The newspapers report extensively on Pope Francis's funeral in Rome. The Pope's casket is now closed with traditional ceremonial elements including silk veil, coins and seal (RTVE, La Razón, 20minutos). His funeral has attracted massive crowds with 250,000 faithful paying their last respects (20minutos). Spanish polls show Francis was viewed positively across the political spectrum, with atheists surprisingly giving him high marks while placing him on the political left (El Español). The funeral has become a global diplomatic event with Trump making a notable appearance (La Vanguardia). Meanwhile, Israel has publicly criticized Spanish politicians Belarra and Montero for their Gaza genocide accusations (Público).
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06:41⇢Pope's Funeral Draws 200,000 Mourners and 50 World Leaders

⌨The newspapers report extensively on Pope Francis's funeral in Rome today. Around 200,000 people are gathering in St. Peter's Square for the ceremony (RTVE, La Vanguardia), which will be attended by representatives from 146 countries including some 50 heads of state such as Spain's King, Trump, Macron, and Zelensky (El País, La Razón). The Pope's casket has been sealed with his worn shoes inside (20minutos). In domestic news, Spain faces retirement challenges with record baby boomer retirements (El Confidencial), while PM Sánchez is considering a legislative pause to reduce coalition tensions after the Israeli munitions contract controversy strengthened IU's position within the governing coalition (El Salto, infoLibre).
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Misa por el Papa Francisco

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El Mundo

Funeral por el Papa Francisco

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08:32⇢Pope's Funeral Mass Begins in Packed St. Peter's Square

⌨The newspapers report extensively on Pope Francis's funeral, which has begun in St. Peter's Square with massive crowds in attendance (El Mundo, El País, El Periódico, La Razón, Libertad Digital, RTVE). The funeral service has started after days of public viewing, with the Pope's casket now sealed (20minutos). Spanish media is analyzing the upcoming conclave, profiling the 133 cardinals who will elect the next Pope and discussing potential successors (El País, Libertad Digital). In sports news, La Vanguardia covers historical precedents related to the Copa del Rey final. Meanwhile, domestic issues continue with baby boomer retirements reaching record levels (El Confidencial) and ongoing political tensions within the coalition government (El Salto, infoLibre).
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10:23⇢Pope's Funeral Brings Leaders Together As Football Crisis Deepens

⌨The newspapers report extensively on Pope Francis's funeral, with over 200,000 mourners gathering in St. Peter's Square (La Razón, Libertad Digital, RTVE). World leaders used the occasion for diplomatic encounters, including a "productive" meeting between Trump and Zelensky (20minutos). Meanwhile, Spanish football faces crisis as revealed in an eight-hour period with controversies over referee selection for the Copa del Rey final, with claims that "Madrid cannot ask us to change referees" (El Periódico, La Vanguardia). Other news includes a Constitutional Court ruling regarding demolition powers affecting property linked to opposition leader Feijóo (El Plural) and discussions about historical memory rights related to Franco's dictatorship (La Marea).
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11:27⇢Pope Francis Laid to Rest After Massive Funeral

⌨The newspapers extensively report on Pope Francis's funeral which has concluded in Rome, with his body now laid to rest in Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica (La Razón, La Vanguardia, Libertad Digital, RTVE). The funeral drew massive crowds to St. Peter's Square with around 50 world leaders in attendance, including Spain's monarchs, Italian PM Meloni, and Donald Trump (El Mundo). Spanish media is focusing on the diplomatic encounters at the event, particularly the meeting between Trump and Zelensky, who will meet again after the funeral (El Español, 20minutos). Attention now turns to the upcoming conclave, with El País profiling all 133 cardinal electors who will choose the next Pope.
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14:59⇢Pope Francis Buried as Conclave Preparations Begin

⌨The newspapers extensively report on Pope Francis's funeral, with his body now laid to rest in the Basilica of Santa María la Mayor (La Vanguardia, RTVE). The funeral attracted thousands of mourners and world leaders (El Mundo, La Razón), with notable images including the popemobile procession through Rome and interactions between Trump and Macron (El Mundo). Cardinal Cobo has commented on the upcoming conclave, noting it will be "complex" (20minutos). In Catalonia, a linguistic study reveals that less than 30% of young Catalans use Catalan as their habitual language or as their language of identification (El Periódico).
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18:55⇢Pope's Funeral Draws 400,000 Mourners in Solemn Ceremony

⌨The newspapers extensively report on Pope Francis's funeral, which drew approximately 400,000 mourners and numerous world leaders to St. Peter's Square (La Vanguardia, La Razón, RTVE). The service is described as emotional and solemn, with special attention to the Pope's commitment to the disadvantaged (La Vanguardia). In other news, Virginia Giuffre, who accused Prince Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein of sexual abuse, has committed suicide (20minutos). In sports, Mbappé will be on the bench while Gerard Martín starts in the Copa del Rey 2025 final lineup (El Periódico).
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20:37⇢Barcelona Leads Madrid in Copa del Rey Final

⌨The newspapers extensively cover the Copa del Rey final between Barcelona and Real Madrid, with Barcelona currently leading 1-0 thanks to a goal by Pedri, described as a "golazo" (El Español, El Mundo, El Periódico, RTVE). Meanwhile, international coverage continues of Pope Francis's funeral, where the Pontiff has been buried in a private ceremony at the Basilica of Santa María la Mayor after 400,000 people and representatives from 148 countries attended the funeral proceedings (El País, La Vanguardia, La Razón).
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21:45⇢Tchouaméni Header Gives Madrid Lead in Copa del Rey Final

⌨The newspapers extensively report on the Copa del Rey final between Barcelona and Real Madrid, with the match situation dramatically changing. Real Madrid has now taken a 2-1 lead through Tchouaméni's header from a corner kick, overturning Barcelona's earlier advantage (El Español, El Mundo, El Periódico, RTVE). Meanwhile, coverage continues of Pope Francis's funeral, where 400,000 people and representatives from 148 countries attended the ceremony at the Basilica of Santa María la Mayor (El País, La Vanguardia, La Razón).
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22:45⇢Koundé's Late Goal Puts Barcelona Ahead in Copa del Rey Final

⌨The newspapers extensively report on the Copa del Rey final between Barcelona and Real Madrid, with dramatic developments in extra time. Barcelona has taken a 3-2 lead through Koundé's goal in the 115th minute, potentially deciding the cup final (El Español, El Mundo, El Periódico, RTVE). This comes after earlier reports showing the match had gone to extra time with the teams tied. Meanwhile, coverage continues of Pope Francis's funeral, where 400,000 people attended the ceremony at the Basilica of Santa María la Mayor (El País, La Vanguardia, La Razón).
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