The funeral of Pope Francis is expected to be a significant event with world leaders, including President Donald Trump, converging on Rome to mourn the head of the Catholic Church. Pope Francis passed away at 88 years old after battling respiratory ailments. His memorial service is scheduled for Saturday, April 26 at 10 a.m. local time and he will be buried at Rome’s Basilica of Saint Mary Major in a simple wooden casket as per his request.
President Trump, along with other world leaders such as the presidents of France, Brazil, Ukraine, and the Philippines, as well as Prince William of Wales, will be in attendance. The funeral will also see Prime Ministers, Chancellors, and other dignitaries from various countries. The funeral procession will take place in St. Peter’s Square in Rome and before that, the pope’s body will be taken into St. Peter’s Basilica in a procession led by cardinals.
The funeral of Pope Francis is expected to be a dignified event with a large number of world leaders paying their respects to the head of the Catholic Church.
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