A series of political and religious leaders, members of royalty and celebrities confirmed presence at Pope Francis’ funeral on Saturday (26) at the Vatican.
A total of 130 delegations, including 50 heads of state and 10 royal representatives, will be present, according to official information from the Vatican.
Among them is Javier Milei President of Argentina, country of origin of Pope Francis. In mourning the death of the pontiff, Milei recalled about the “differences” they both faced throughout the relationship.
In a publication on social networks, Milei stated that “despite differences that seem smaller today, he could have known him in his kindness and wisdom was a true honor to me. As president, as Argentine and, fundamentally, as a man of faith, I say goodbye to the Holy Father and sympathize with all who receive this sad news today.”
The president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (PT), who had a close relationship with Francisco, will also go to the event. Lula boarded at 10 pm this Thursday (24) to Rome.
Representatives of the three powers will accompany the petista: the president of the Supreme Federal Court (STF), Luis Roberto Barroso, and the presidents of the House of Representatives and Senate, Hugo Motta (Republicans-PB) and David Alcolumbre (Union-AP).
The president of the United States, Donald Trump will also be present. Trump embarks this Friday (25) to Rome, alongside his wife and first lady Melania Trump.
The French President Emmanuel Macron the British Prime Minister Keir Strmer the German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and the Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky They are among the main European leaders who will go to the Vatican.
Zelensky even proposed a meeting with Trump during the funeral of Francisco. “At the Vatican, we would like (to meet Trump), we’re ready,” said Zelensky. Earlier this year, Trump and Zelensky had a tense meeting at the White House, where the US president accused the Ukrainian leader of being ungrateful.
THE Prince William from the United Kingdom, will go to Pope Francis’ funeral on behalf of King Charles Lll, according to the announcement of the Kensington Palace.
About 50,000 people attended Bento Funeral in 2023, while more than 300,000 were present at João Paulo in 2005.
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This content was originally published in goodbye to Pope Francis: 50 heads of state will go to the pontiff’s funeral on the CNN Brazil website.
Source: CNN Brasil
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