‘Simple’ funeral for Pope Francis becomes way to see Trump

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REPLAY: Funeral Mass for Pope Francis at the Vatican

Funeral Mass for Pope Francis was held at the Vatican on April 26. (Video courtesy Vatican Media) Schedule: 3:45 a.m. ET (approx.) – World leaders and dignitaries arriving at St Peter’s Basilica for the funeral of Pope Francis. U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy are among those who have confirmed their attendance. 3:32 a.m. ET (approx.) – European Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen 3:38 a.m. ET (approx…

The Vatican is hosting the funeral of Pope Francis. He died on April 21 at the age of 88. According to the Vatican, about 200,000 people are attending the ceremony. They include many heads of state and government, including US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

There were last-minute changes in the funeral of Pope Francis in the seats of world leaders. Contrary to expectations, U.S. President Donald Trump and his wife Melania took a seat in the front row. To the right of the U.S. president was Finnish President Alexander Stubb, with the tenant of the Elysée, Emmanuel Macron, and his wife Brigitte next to him; to the left, Estonian President Alar Karis, next to Philip VI. I also sit in the front row for…

‘Simple’ funeral for Pope Francis becomes way to see Trump

The attendance of the US president at the Vatican has turned the farewell service into a stage for international diplomacy at a time of major geopolitical turmoil.

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