As leaders meet in Rome, old protocol tensions resurface. Donald Trump is expected to sit far from the front at Pope Francis' funeral, bringing back memories of his criticism of Joe Biden. Despite his ...

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(Left) Sister Geneviève Jeanningros pays her last respect to Pope Francis; (right) Pope Francis with Sister Geneviève (Photo: Vatican Media) The nun was none other than Sister Geneviève Jeanningros.

Her absence, though noted by many royal watchers, follows both official protocols and family commitments, HELLO! understands. The decision for Prince William to attend the Pope's funeral alone is ...

VATICAN CITY – Images of Sister Genevieve’s slight frame, standing in solemn prayer just feet from Pope Francis’ body, were beamed around the world. The 82-year-old French nun was not ...

Sister Genevieve and Pope Francis first met in 2005 when she traveled from Rome to Buenos Aires for the burial of her aunt Alessandro Di Meo/ Pool Photo via AP An 81-year-old French nun who was ...

A nun and close friend of Pope Francis was seen praying at his open coffin, breaking major protocol. Millions of Catholics around the world are currently mourning the death of Pope Francis, who has ...

This was an unusual break in protocol as that particular space was reserved for cardinals, bishops, and priests, who took turns approaching the coffin. The nun was 81-year-old French-Argentine ...

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But now, the tables have turned, and the 78-year-old will reportedly be placed in a 'third-tier' seat on Saturday due to Vatican protocol, which suggests that Catholic royals will be given the ...

A French nun who traveled to say goodbye to Pope Francis in the Vatican this week was allowed to break church protocol. The 81-year-old Sister Genevieve Jeanningros had a close, four-decade-long ...

Queen Mary of Denmark is a chameleonic style legend: she can pull off the glitz and glam for a special occasion, as she did on her daughter Princess Isabella's 18th birthday celebration, but she ...