Pope Francis's funeral: who's attending?

Pope Francis's funeral: who's attending?

The Vatican on Thursday said at least 130 foreign delegations had confirmed their attendance at Pope Francis’s funeral, including 50 heads of state and 10 reigning monarchs. Here is a list of VIP guests whose offices have confirmed they will be in Rome on Saturday. Americas ARGENTINA: President Javier Milei. BRAZIL: President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and his wife Janja. HONDURAS: President Xiomara Castro. UNITED NATIONS: UN Secretary General An…

For the funeral of Pope Francis, the Vatican expects about 50 heads of state and ten monarchs as well as at least 130 delegations. Dr. Manfred Lütz, theologian and best-selling author, says that Francis' great humanity has touched people.

At the big mass before the funeral of Pope Francis, guests from all over the world are expected.

Vatican says 50 heads of state, 10 monarchs to attend pope's funeral

The Vatican said on Thursday that at least 130 foreign delegations, including about "50 heads of state and 10 reigning monarchs", would attend Pope Francis's funeral on Saturday.

130 delegations, 50 heads of state at papal funeral so far

The Office of Protocol of the Vatican Secretariat of State reported THursday that at the moment there are 130 delegations confirmed for the funeral of Pope Francis, on Saturday morning, of which approximately 50 heads of state and 10 reigning sovereigns. (ANSA)

The funeral of Pope Francis will take place on Saturday, April 26. Heads of state and government will attend the farewell ceremony for the pontiff. In particular, the presidents of the United States, Ukraine, France, and the British Prime Minister are planning to visit the Vatican. Read more about which world leaders will attend the Pope's funeral in the RBC-Ukraine article. The main thing: Where and when will the Pope's funeral take place? Wh…