Trump lands in Rome for the funeral of Pope Francis

Trump lands in Rome for the funeral of Pope Francis

US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump have arrived in Rome to attend the funeral of Pope Francis, scheduled to take place on Saturday, April 26, at Vatican City's St. Peter's Square [1][2][3].

The funeral ceremony is expected to begin at 8 am (GMT) and will be attended by numerous world leaders, including French President Emmanuel Macron, German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, and Italian President Sergio Mattarella, among others [2].

President Trump expressed his anticipation for the event, stating that it would be "very interesting" and that he would meet with several foreign leaders [1]. In a Truth Social post, he and his wife Melania confirmed their attendance, expressing their eagerness to be present [3].

Pope Francis, who passed away on April 20 at the age of 88, will be remembered for his significant contributions to the Roman Catholic Church, including his efforts to address global issues such as poverty and climate change. His funeral marks the end of a historic pontificate, during which he became the first non-European to lead the Church since the 8th century [2].

The funeral is the culmination of a series of events marking Pope Francis' passing, including the release of images of his mortal remains and the performance of the first step in his last rites [2].

References:
[1] https://www.the-independent.com/tv/news/donald-trump-pope-francis-funeral-b2739644.html
[2] https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/us/pope-francis-funeral-donald-trump-to-emmanuel-macron-these-world-leaders-set-to-attend-ceremony/articleshow/120523479.cms
[3] https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/donald-trump-confirms-he-will-attend-funeral-of-pope-francis/articleshow/120497311.cms