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Funeral for Pope Franciswho was 88 years old when he died on April 21, it is expected that they will be widely attended not only by believers, who are expected to travel around the world for the event, but also world leaders.
About 130 delegations have confirmed that they will travel to Rome to the funeral at St. Peter’s Basilica, including approximately 50 heads of the state and at least 10 more leaders.
OUR
President Donald Trump They will travel with his wife, the first lady Melani Trump, Roman Catholic, for a funeral in showing respect, despite the fact that the president and the Pope sometimes hit their heads.
Neither Vice -President JD Vance, who visited Pope on the eve of his death, nor his wife of USha, is expected at the funeral.
Former President Joe Biden is expected to be present, according to Italian media reports.
Pope Francis meets President Donald Trump and the first lady Melania Trump at the Apostolic Palace on May 24, 2017 in the Vatican, the Vatican. (Vatican Pool/Getty Pictures)
United Kingdom
Just as his father, now King Charles III, represented the late Queen Elizabeth II at the funeral of Pope John Paul II 2005, the eldest son and the next in line for the throne, Prince William, will attend the funeral Saturday.
His family is expected to be with him, although it is expected that Prime Minister Kier Starmer will attend Pontiph’s funeral.
ITALY
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni allegedly canceled travel plans to Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan so she could attend the pope’s funeral.
In honor of Pope Francis published on the social media the day he died, Meloni said: “I had a privilege to enjoy his friendship, advice, his teachings, which never stopped, even at the time of trial and suffering.”
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni welcomes Pope Francis as he participates in the G7 Summit at the Borgo Egnazia resort in Savelletra, Italy, June 14, 2024. (Vatican media/brochure via Reuters)
Milei, Pope Francis hug in Rome despite the past insults
ARGENTINA
Javier Milei, President of Pope Francis Argentina’s native state, confirmed that he would travel to respect the man he was Often critical.
In a statement published after the Pope’s death, Milei said, “Despite the differences that are made today, after being able to know him in their goodness and wisdom, it was a true honor for me.”
IRELAND
Irish, Catholic Nation will also be represented by President Michael Higgins and Prime Minister Martin at the Pontiff funeral.
Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed that he would attend Pope Francis funeral at St. Peter’s BasilicaAnd in honor of Pontiph, he said: “We remember his prayers for peace in Ukraine. Our state will be represented in Rome on a farewell ceremony this Saturday.”
Zelenskyy last visited the Pope in October 2024.
Pope Francis meets with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Green during the audience at the Apostolic Palace on October 11, 2024 in the Vatican, Vatican. (Vatican media via the Vatican Pool/Getty Images)
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European Union
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen confirmed that she will attend the Pope’s funeral in what will mark the first event that Trump also attended since he took over.
Many other world leaders are expected to attend, although especially the leaders of opponent’s nations such as Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President XI Jinping, as well as the leader of the Nations Papa was critical of the via Concern for human rightsLike Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, he will not be present on Saturday.
