US EditionBipartisan group of lawmakers attending Pope Francis funeral
- Pope Francis lies in state at the Vatican's St. Peter's Basilica until Friday evening.
- He died Monday after suffering a stroke at 88 years old.
- Tens of thousands have waited hours in line to bid farewell to the late pope.
- By Friday noon, over 150,000 mourners had filed past his open coffin.
- His funeral is scheduled for Saturday in St. Peter's Square, with 130 delegations confirmed.
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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 […]
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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.
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