World leaders, Catholic faithful bid farewell to Pope Francis during funeral, procession through downtown Rome. His wish: To be remembered as a simple pastor. @AssociatedPress reports:

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Mourners bid farewell to Pope Francis in a funeral in St. Peter's Square

World leaders and rank-and-file Catholic faithful have said farewell to Pope Francis in a funeral that highlighted his concern for people on the peripheries and reflected his wish to be remembered as a simple pastor.

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Africa’s young voters voted for change in Ghana, Senegal and South Africa last year.

Will they continue to punish incumbents at the ballot box in 2025 in the 9 countries holding elections? A political science professor explores the mood: theconversation.com/will-afric… #africa #worldnews

Will Africa’s young voters continue to punish incumbents at the ballot box in 2025? We are about to find out

Youth unemployment and corruption have helped drive youth dissatisfaction on the continent, with major implications for governments and democratic strength.

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