Giorgia Meloni faces awkward weekend at funeral of pope whose values she opposed
Briefly

During a weekend gathering of world leaders to bid farewell to Pope Francis, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni found herself in a politically awkward situation. Meloni's stance on immigration directly opposes the late pope’s advocacy for asylum seekers and climate action. While she supports repatriating migrants and has controversial views, she faced scrutiny during a parliamentary session where her comments about the pope's legacy were criticized by opposition leaders. This moment highlighted the stark differences between Meloni’s priorities and those championed by Pope Francis.
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