Seating plan for a pope’s funeral – it’s complicated
- Pope Francis's funeral will host over 130 official delegations, including heads of state, marking one of the largest funerals in recent history.
- U.S. President Donald Trump will not sit in the front or second row at the funeral, following Vatican protocol.
- Security for the event is extensive, with thousands of armed personnel deployed in Vatican City.
- Australian Prime Minister Keir Starmer will attend the funeral, reaffirming support for Ukraine.
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Trump gets front row seat to humiliation as attacked in Pope's homily
Donald Trump got a front row seat to his own humiliation Saturday as he was verbally attacked in a homily at Pope Francis’ funeral.Trump, who traveled to Rome Friday, sat with world leaders at the service as his signature policy was rebuked to an audience of millions watching live around the world.“...
Joe and Jill Biden Are Forced to the Back at Pope Francis' Funeral
At the Vatican funeral for Pope Francis, the seating arrangements sparked controversy as President Biden and First Lady Jill were placed in the back, overshadowed by former President Trump. Dive into the unfolding dynamics of this significant event.

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Donald Trump bags unexpected front-row seat at Pope's funeral after Vatican 'master plan' - The Mirror
With hundreds of world leaders descending on the Vatican for the funeral of Pope Francis, a carefully devised seating plan has seen US President Donald Trump get a front-row seat for the ceremony while Prince William was in the third row back
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