✝️ Pope Francis laid to rest
Saturday morningApril The Vatican stated an estimated mourners including President Donald Trump Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Prince William attended Pope Francis Funeral Mass at St Peter s Square this morning Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re mentioned the pontiff touched minds and hearts and wished to build bridges not walls Emerging tradition Francis will be buried at the Basilica of St Mary Major rather than beneath St Peter s Mostly sunny with a high of in contemporary times Same the following day TERRITORY UPDATE The S P rose for the fourth consecutive day gaining nearly for the week as investors navigated mixed signals on tariff plans The Nasdaq rose and the Dow rose slightly Locally Delta Air Lines closed the week with a gain Home Depot gained Coca Cola dropped and Carter s fell LOCAL NEWS Atlanta nurses and hospital workers at Decatur s Veterans Affairs Healthcare Center plan to protest this day against proposed federal layoffs they say will impact client care at the facility Atlanta Police are reviewing the shooting of a Fulton County Sheriff s Deputy outside the Downtown Atlanta Greyhound bus station Children s Healthcare of Atlanta will no longer offer gender-affirming care ELSEWHERE The New Orleans Jazz Heritage Festival is underway with eight days of music food and way of life featuring headliners Lil Wayne The Roots Stevie Wonder Bruce Springsteen and Pearl Jam across stages through May Neither President Trump nor the customary comedian host will attend tonight s White House Correspondents Association dinner in Washington WHAT TO DO THIS WEEKEND The Inman Park Festival Taste of Marietta Lemonade Days and Amplify Decatur offer a packed weekend of outdoor entertainment across metro Atlanta Atlanta Streets Alive returns Sunday transforming Peachtree Street from Midtown to Downtown into a car-free corridor for pedestrians and cyclists The South Got Something Say Bout Boxing III a night of professional boxing showcasing certain of the top fighters in Atlanta starts nowadays at p m Kate s Club s annual Mourning Glory Gala is tonight at p m at the Grand Hyatt Atlanta Buckhead Kids Day at CHaRM DeKalb invites children of all ages to its annual event with engaging events teaching and encouraging further care for the planet this morning from a m to noon The inaugural Curiosity Lab Charity K Run Walk benefiting the American Leukemia and Lymphoma Society is the following morning at a m at Peachtree Corners City Hall Here are particular concerts to check out Japanese Breakfast Tabernacle Tonight Her Majesty s Request Tucker Brewing Company Tonight SIEGFRIED by the Atlanta Opera Cobb Force Performing Arts Centre Tonight CA RIEL PACO AMOROSO Center Stage Sunday Napalm Death Melvins The Masquerade Heaven Sunday Magnolia White Rose Boutonniere Affair The Eastern Sunday IT S TIME TO PLAY THE QUIZ Click here to play and please let us know how you do by replying to this email or sharing on Instagram Facebook or Bluesky RoughDraftATL Enjoy your Saturday SCAD Spotlights Film Industry ArtisansSPONSORED BY SCAD Join SCADFILM In Focus Artisans on Thursday May at SCADshow for a day dedicated to the creative forces behind the scenes of film TV and media From hair and makeup to editing and production design these artisans bring cinematic stories to life with precision and artistry Enjoy curated panels sole screenings and behind-the-scenes insights from award-winning professionals This immersive event is part of the SCADFILM In Focus series celebrating the visionaries whose work transforms storytelling into unforgettable on-screen experiences For more details visit scadshow com Top stories of the weekA look back at this week s most-read stories from our website Follow RoughDraftATL on Instagram for regular updates Dunwoody police arrest burglary suspect sparking fashion commentary pictured Atlanta City Council approves Amsterdam Walk redevelopment Atlanta airport announces higher parking rates beginning May Sinners is a B-level extravaganza with A-level ideas Federal judge blocks Trump passport executive order The Historic Druid Hills Home Garden Tour is back May - We re celebrating the personality of Frederick Law Olmsted s remarkable neighborhood with seven must-see homes each curated to reflect the owners unique style and passions Grab your tickets at present SPONSOR MESSAGEThe post Pope Francis laid to rest appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta
