President Trump to Attend Funeral of Pope Francis in Rome

washington, rome - President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania will attend the funeral of Pope Francis in Rome. The Vatican is yet to confirm the date, possibly Friday, Saturday, or Sunday.

President Trump to Attend Funeral of Pope Francis

President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania will be present at the funeral of Pope Francis in Rome. The Vatican is expected to finalize the date for the funeral, which might fall on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday.

Trump's Tribute to Pope Francis

President Trump ordered American flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of Pope Francis, describing him as a 'good man' who 'worked hard.' Trump expressed his respect for the Pope during the White House Easter Egg Roll event, despite previous disagreements over immigration policies.

Pope Francis's Burial Wishes

Pope Francis specified in his will that he wanted to be buried in the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome, departing from the tradition of previous popes interred in St. Peter's Basilica. The Vatican confirmed his cause of death as a stroke followed by irreversible heart failure.

Former President George W. Bush and First Lady Laura attended the funeral of Pope John Paul II in 2005. Pope Benedict XVI, Francis's predecessor, resigned in 2013, almost a decade before his passing.