Sunrise

World leaders are beginning to arrive in the Vatican as the time nears for the funeral of the late Pope Francis, with a guest list including Prince William, Donald Trump, Volodymyr Zelensky and Australia's Governor-General Sam Mostyn.

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Hundreds of thousands of people across the country are gathering this morning to mark Anzac Day.

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Sunrise is joined by 7NEWS Presenters, Steve Titmus and Amanda Abate, to discuss new research suggesting Australians failing to describe the role of a ‘veteran’ and Australians' connection to ANZAC Day.

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Tens of thousands are expected to pay their respects as Pope Francis lies in state. His coffin was moved from Casa Santa Marta to St Peter's Basilica, drawing large crowds to St Peter's Square.

For more, Vatican Correspondent Colm Flynn joins.

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Relief may be on the way for Aussie homeowners, with CommBank's senior economist calling a May rate cut a "done deal" if inflation meets RBA expectations.

For more, finance expert and Founder of Fortlake Asset Management, Dr Christian Baylis joins.

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Millions of Aussies face a soggy long weekend as a low pressure hits the southeast. Showers are expected in Sydney and Melbourne before Anzac Day, with Victorians urged to bring rain gear for Friday’s dawn service.

For more, Senior Meteorologist Dean Narramore joins.

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Aussie beef may boom as Trump’s trade war stalls $2.5bn in US exports to China. Some American-style restaurants in Beijing are already switching to Aussie beef, raising questions about whether local farmers can meet demand and if prices will rise.

For more, Sheep and Cattle farmer James Jackson joins.

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There are urgent calls for the next government to prioritise the cost of living, as most Aussie households face serious financial stress. A joint statement from crossbench candidates and ACOSS demands a major boost to income support, accusing both major parties of neglecting the crisis.

For more, ACOSS CEO, Dr Cassandra Goldie, joins.

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Sunrise is joined by WA Opposition Leader, Basil Zempilas and Sunshine Coast Mayor, Rosanna Natoli, to discuss outbursts of anger at polling booths, the US President’s baby bonus to combat declining birth rates and ANZ’s sign uproar.

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The Vatican has confirmed that Pope Francis died from a stroke. Catholics worldwide have begun nine days of mourning, with the Pontiff to be buried in Rome—the first in a century to be laid to rest outside the Vatican.

For more, Vatican Correspondent Colm Flynn joins.

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