US EditionBipartisan group of lawmakers attending Pope Francis funeral
- Pope Francis' funeral occurs today, Saturday, April 26, in the Vatican's St. Peter's Square.
- His death on Monday at age 88 after a stroke prompted these final services.
- The Pope's body lay in state inside St. Peter's Basilica until Friday evening for public viewing.
- More than 150,000 people filed past his coffin by Friday noon, and 130 delegations are confirmed.
- Burial will happen today at St. Mary Major Basilica near a Madonna icon the Pope revered.
36 Articles
36 Articles
Stauber among lawmakers to attend Pope Francis' funeral
DULUTH — U.S. Rep. Pete Stauber will attend Pope Francis' funeral Saturday. The Hermantown Republican and devout Catholic will join a bipartisan delegation of U.S. representatives and senators attending the funeral in St. Peter's Square in Vatican City. Francis died Monday at 88. "I am deeply honored to join a bipartisan group of lawmakers in attending the funeral of Pope Francis this weekend," Stauber said in a statement. In 2014, Stauber, then…
Missouri's Eric Schmitt and Ann Wagner to attend Pope Francis’ funeral - Missourinet
At least two members of Missouri’s congressional delegation will be traveling to Rome to attend the funeral of Pope Francis – Second District Congresswoman Ann Wagner and U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt. In a written statement, Schmitt praised the late pontiff for his dedication to the Catholic church. “I am honored to represent my state and […]
The Daily Caller
Conservative ReviewNancy Pelosi, Once Banned From Receiving Communion, To Attend Pope’s Funeral On Taxpayer Dime
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi will be joining the bipartisan Congressional Delegation to attend Pope Francis' funeral in the Vatican on Saturday.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 42% of the sources are Center
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
Ownership
To view ownership data please Upgrade to Vantage
