Bardella's presence at Pope Francis' funeral divides the RN

The president of the National Assembly must gather with the pontiff, before attending his funerals, scheduled this Saturday in Rome.

Jordan Bardella, chairman of France's far-right National Association (RN) party, will bow to the memory of the late Pope Francis at the coffin with his body in the Vatican on Friday and attend his funeral the following day. The move sparked controversy and criticism in the ranks of the RN, BFM television reported on Friday. In a disingenuous gesture, the BFM clarified that Bardella claims in his autobiography that he is an atheist and is not eve…

The president of the National Assembly (RN) is due to visit the pontiff's remains on Friday 25 April at the Vatican, before attending his funeral the next day.

After strongly criticising François for his positions on immigration, the MEP will travel to Rome on behalf of the RN to attend his funeral on Saturday, while his party seduces more and more Catholics