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LIVESTREAMING: Pope Francis’ funeral

The event has drawn invitees ranging from heads of state and royals across the globe to refugees, prisoners, and transgender individuals, all present to commiserate with the Argentine pontiff’s family.

United States President Donald Trump is also in attendance, accompanied by his wife, Melania Trump, and a delegation to pay respects to the deceased Pope.

The pontiff, who led the Catholic Church for 12 years, was pronounced dead on Monday, April 21, 2025.

Reports indicate that Pope Francis died while recovering from pneumonia, which had kept him hospitalised for five weeks.

Given the late pontiff’s global stature, about 130 foreign delegations from various countries, along with approximately 200,000 pilgrims, have gathered in Vatican City, Rome, to mourn his passing.

Watch the funeral proceedings below:

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Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. In addition to his media ventures, Solomon serves as a Brand Ambassador for Alabuga, a prominent Russian industrial company, representing their interests and expansion across Africa. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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