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Gov. Gen. Mary Simon to represent Canada at Pope Francis’s funeral Saturday

Pope Francis died Monday at age 88.
A federal election is scheduled for the following Monday, five days later.
Prime Minister Mark Carney will not attend the funeral Saturday due to the campaign.
Carney stated it "wouldn't be right" to leave Canada before the vote.
Governor General Mary Simon will instead represent Canada at the Vatican ceremony.

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Gov. Gen. Mary Simon will represent Canada at Pope Francis's funeral on Saturday

Gov. Gen. Mary Simon will represent Canada at the funeral for Pope Francis at the Vatican on Saturday, says Prime Minister Mark Carney.

3 days ago·Canada

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Gov. Gen. Mary Simon to represent Canada at Pope Francis’s funeral Saturday

Prime Minister Mark Carney will not be taking time away from the federal election campaign to attend the funeral for Pope Francis.

3 days ago·Toronto, Canada

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Governor General Mary Simon to Represent Canada at Pope's Funeral

Governor General Mary Simon will represent Canada at Pope Francis' funeral in the Vatican on Saturday, Prime Minister Mark Carney said.

3 days ago·Montreal, Canada

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Gov. Gen. Mary Simon to represent Canada at Pope Francis’s funeral - National

Gov. Gen. Mary Simon will represent Canada at the funeral for Pope Francis at the Vatican on Saturday, with all five of the country's cardinals also expected to attend.

3 days ago·Toronto, Canada

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