Hours after Israel's Foreign Ministry posted a condolence for the passing for Pope Francis, it was deleted without explanation.

And it is the ambassador, Yaron Sideman, who will represent Israel at the funeral of Pope Francis. This is in marked contrast to the heads of state or government who will be atten

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Pope Francis regularly called a church in Gaza to ask how residents there were doing during the Israel-Hamas war. He is remembered as a defender and consoling presence.

For Argentines saying goodbye to a countryman as well as a spiritual leader, the event is particularly poignant. "It's very impactful, vibrant, everything is very respectful but seeing him was unbelievable,