much for joining our special live coverage of the funeral of pope americas benedict the 16th. thousands of people are gathered in st. peters square right now. to witness something we have not seen in hundreds of years. the current pope, presiding at the funeral mass of the man who proceeded him. the coffin carrying the body of benedict was taken from st. peters basilica a short time ago through its journey to the courtyard, allowing the faithful to say their prayers ahead of the funeral. matt joseph rat singer, the son of humble parents, a police officer and cook. entered the priesthood in what would appear to be his calling as a university professor, teaching philosophy and theology. also beginning what would be a prolific and deeply intellectual pursuit as a writer. that very skill as a theologian led to his appointment as the archbishop of munich by pope john paul the second. the man he would not just succeed but also the man he would serve for nearly a quarter century as
obama returned to the white house yesterday for the unveiling of their official portraits. president biden resuming a tradition that stalled under donald trump. we ll play more from the white house reunion. it was lovely. including poignant remarks from mrs. obama about why traditions like this are important for democracy. plus, former attorney general bill barr continues to speak out about the trump records case, saying the justice department is close to having enough evidence to indict him, but shouldn t. we ll discuss his reasoning. and the 60-day sprint to the midters begins today, and it seems whoever is managing the money for the republican senate candidates can t get it right. how republican senator rick scott explains burning through loads of cash with little to show for it. good morning and welcome to morning joe. it is thursday, september 8th. along with joe, willie, and me, we have the host of way too early, author of the big lie, white house bureau chi
that is a universal black women we were all born knowing which needs to be done. we will do it. oh, my god! yes. no. yes. hey, girl! are you doing? make up. i m excited to get you to maintain. it s one of the most beautiful venues. all of these women, they re going to be in harlem, harlem. she is a wonderful, sweet person. i m excited to be in her present. who is better than you? nor one of the reasons i love you. i m really excited for nicole. anne she didn t get into this for her fame or to be the face of some movement. she got into this to tell a story. toronto burke, the actual creator of the metoo movement. this is a woman who has suffered so much personal pain, tragedy and turned it into a movement. we have maria taylor, our new colleague. r, our new colleague. i am thrilled to have captain tomika lindsey at the table. we are making history. it s interesting that she will be there along with representative ayanna pressley. the crown act i
where the crowds are ready for a hugely significant historic event that dates back more than two centuries. this is trooping the colour, as we mark the king s official birthday. all five regiments of the fog cards making their way onto centre stage. the footguards. led by the irish wolfhound known as seamus, the regimental mascot of the irish guards. because this year, it is number nine company irish guards who have the honour of providing the escort and trooping their colour. and with them comes the musical flair of the pipes and drums. we have a real treat in store. in about 15 minutes, his majesty the king will set off from buckingham palace for his second birthday parade as monarch and he will be accompanied by other members of the royal family. there is huge excitement around that. we can offer a number of ways to enjoy our coverage this morning. we have audio described commentary for those who are blind or partially sighted, that is via the red button. and you can fi
meghan complained to itv about his comments on mental health. a clearer picture of the impact of covid 19 in england and wales new data shows more men have died with the virus but women s well being has been more negatively affected. and we follow chanua the black rhino, leaving yorkshire for tanzania in the hope of increasing the numbers of the endangered animal. good afternoon. a metropolitan policeman has been arrested in connection with the disappearance of sarah everard in south london. the 33 year old was last seen leaving a friend s house in clapham last wednesday evening, and was planning to walk home. the officer was detained in kent, and a woman was arrested at the same address on suspicion of assisting an offender. this morning police have been searching a house in deal in kent. our correspondentjon donnison has more from scotland yard. seven days after sarah everard disappeared, the search for her continues but clearly as each day passes, the concern is growin