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John Swinney ‘deeply honoured’ to attend Pope’s funeral in Rome

  • Pope Francis died on Easter Monday; the Vatican confirmed his passing aged 88.
  • His death followed ill-health; reports indicated he died after a stroke.
  • Scotland's First Minister John Swinney will attend the service Saturday at St Peter's Basilica.
  • Mr Swinney travels to Rome Friday and returns Saturday, calling attendance a deep honour.
  • He stressed the importance of Scotland's representation at the ceremony to pay tribute.
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Scottish Government flags to fly at half-mast as First Minister set to attend Pope's funeral

The funeral of Pope Francis will take place tomorrow morning.

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John Swinney ‘deeply honoured’ to attend Pope’s funeral in Rome

Scotland’s First Minister will attend the funeral of Pope Francis in Rome, the Government has announced.

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Attending funeral of Pope an ‘honour’, says Swinney

The Scottish First Minister will be part of the UK delegation at the ceremony in Rome on Saturday.

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Michelle O'Neill cuts holiday short for Pope Francis's funeral

Talks are taking place for Northern Ireland's first minister to be invited to the Pope's funeral in Rome on Saturday.

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First Minister John Swinney to attend funeral of Pope Francis

First Minister John Swinney will attend the funeral of Pope Francis in the Vatican City

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John Swinney to attend funeral of Pope Francis as thousands queue to pay tribute

FIRST Minister John Swinney will attend the funeral of Pope Francis in Rome

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