Five things that are worth knowing April 23, 2025 – the most important events

On Saturday, the funeral mass of Pope Francis will take place. On this day, national mourning will apply in our country. Here are five things that are worth knowing on Wednesday, April 23.

1. A well -known date of the funeral of Pope Francis

From Wednesday to Friday the coffin with the body Pope Francis It will be put up for the faithful – according to his wishes it will be closed.

On Saturday at 10 o'clock in Saint Peter's Square will take place funeral mass Pope, after which he will be buried according to his wish in the Basilica of the Lady Mother.

While preparing for the funeral, help the Camerling of the Holy Roman Church cardinal Kevin Farrell There will be Cardinal Stanisław RyłkoArchprint of the Roman Basilica of Our Lady.

2. Nardow mourning

President Andrzej Duda He will take part in the funeral of Pope Francis. He will be accompanied by the first lady. In connection with the death of the Holy Father, the president decided to make a funeral day – on April 26 – to make a day of national mourning.

What you need and what can be on the day of national mourning. The head of the Chancellery of the Prime Minister explains

3. Prosecutor's request in the Matecki case

The National Prosecutor's Office submitted application for the extension of temporary detention for PiS MP Dariusz Matecki for another month – until June 5.

Investigators justify, among others, a high probability of committing the alleged acts and the fear that the suspect could hinder the proceedings.

4. Putin proposes to suspend the invasion

Russian leader Vladimir Putin proposed suspension of the invasion armed on Ukraine along the current front line – writes the Financial Times, citing sources close to the case.

The Washington Post, after his sources, writes that United States They are ready to consider Crimea as Russian and presented this option of Ukraine.

5. Trump is flying to the Middle East

The White House announced the planned Donald Trump's visit in three countries close to the east – Saudi Arabia, Runny nose and the United Arab Emirates. It will take place on May 13-16.

Originally, it was to be the first foreign visit of the president in the second term, but this Friday Trump would go to Rome to take part in the funeral of Pope Francis on Saturday. He is to return to the country right after the celebrations.