Pope Francis' funeral: THESE world leaders to be there

Apr 22, 2025, 03:22 PM
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Funeral on Saturday

Several world leaders have announced they will attend the pope's funeral, which has now been confirmed for Saturday.

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Javier Milei

Argentina's president is expected to arrive in Rome on Wednesday, Argentinian media have reported.

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Donald & Melania Trump

Trump confirmed last night he will go to the funeral of the Pope, whom he described as a "good man".

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Emmanuel Macron

The French president told a local broadcaster today he would go to the funeral.

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Volodymyr Zelensky

Sources have told the Reuters news agency Volodymyr Zelensky will travel to Italy for Pope Francis's funeral.

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Lula da Silva

Brazil's president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and first lady Janja Lula da Silva will be at the funeral as well, the country's government announced.

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First photos of Pope Francis in open coffin

The Vatican on Tuesday (Apr 22) published a photo and video of Pope Francis in his open coffin, dressed in a red robe with the papal mitre on his head and a rosary in his hand.

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Funeral

The Vatican also confirmed that the funeral will be held at 10 am local time (4:00 am ET) on Saturday.

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