US EditionPope Francis funeral: Who is attending?
- Pope Francis, the 88-year-old head of the Catholic Church, died on Monday in Vatican City.
- He died from a stroke less than 24 hours after delivering an Easter address.
- His body will lie in state in St Peter's Basilica until Friday for public viewing by mourners.
- Numerous world leaders and royals confirmed attendance for the funeral expecting 250,000 people.
- The funeral is scheduled for Saturday in St Peter's Square, followed by cardinals electing a successor.
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Prince William was among the numerous international dignitaries who attended Pope Francis’ funeral on Saturday, April 26. The pope, who died at age 88, was laid to rest in a ceremony held at St. Peter’s Square in Vatican City, Italy. In addition to William, the head of the Catholic court was mourned by the likes of former president Joe Biden, current president Donald Trump, Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy and other notable world leaders.…
By Belén Liotti, CNN en Español The Vatican is preparing to welcome a multitude of faithful and international dignitaries to Pope Francis' funeral, scheduled for this Saturday in St. Peter's Square. The pontiff, who died Monday at the age of 88, will be bid farewell in a ceremony that will respect his desire for simplicity and austerity. A total of 130 delegations, including more than 60 heads of state and 15 reigning monarchs, will attend Pope …
Farewell to the Pope will be a considerable protocol morsel. Attendance at the funeral was confirmed by delegations of at least 130 countries, 10 monarchs and about 50 heads of state. Among them are the President of the Republic Nataša Pirc Musar and the Prime Minister Robert Golob. About what are the protocol customs at such large funerals, what dress is appropriate for the last farewell and what behavior does not belong at the funeral?
Dozens of Heads of State and Government have so far confirmed their presence in Rome on Saturday for the funeral of Pope Francis, who died on Monday. Many sovereigns will also attend the event.
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