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Trump and Zelenskyy among dignitaries converging on Rome for funeral of Pope Francis

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Heads of state and royalty will begin converging on Rome for Pope Francis' funeral in the Vatican's St. Peter's Square.

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Apr 22, 2025
Trump says he and first lady will attend Pope Francis’ funeral
Headline from The Columbian ·
Apr 23, 2025
Politics aside for one day, world leaders to gather at Vatican and mourn Pope Francis
Headline from Religion News ·
Apr 25, 2025Newest
Trump and Zelenskyy among dignitaries converging on Rome for funeral of Pope Francis
Headline from ABC 11 Raleigh ·

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Fox News
Trump will attend Pope Francis' funeral in Rome despite contentious past: 'Look forward to being there!' (opens Fox News)
Published Apr 21, 2025
Fox News's feed description
President Trump indicated that he and first lady Melania Trump will be attending the Pope's funeral at the Vatican, despite his past tensions with the late-leader of the Catholic Church.
NPR
People from around the world descend on Vatican City to pay respects to Pope Francis (opens NPR)
Published Apr 21, 2025
NPR's feed description
The Vatican is crowded on the eve of public viewing of Pope Francis' body. He'll lie in state through Friday. A day later, world leaders including Trump and Zelenskyy are expected at his funeral.
Breitbart News
Trump Reveals Plans to Attend Pope Francis's Funeral (opens Breitbart News)
Published Apr 21, 2025
Breitbart News's feed description
President Donald Trump announced that he would attend Pope Francis's funeral after the Vatican announced that the Pope had died.
The Columbian
Trump says he and first lady will attend Pope Francis’ funeral (opens The Columbian)
Published Apr 21, 2025
The Columbian's feed description
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said he and first lady Melania Trump would attend the funeral of Pope Francis, embarking on the first foreign trip of his second term to honor the late spiritual le
Al Jazeera
Not just Trump: Which world leaders did Pope Francis clash with? (opens Al Jazeera)
Published Apr 21, 2025
Al Jazeera's feed description
Despite their differences, Trump, Milei, Zelenskyy and others are to attend the pontiff’s funeral.
Al Jazeera
What we know about the funeral of Pope Francis (opens Al Jazeera)
Published Apr 22, 2025
Al Jazeera's feed description
Donald Trump and the UN chief among guests to attend funeral ceremonies for the Catholic Church’s late pontiff.
Religion News
Politics aside for one day, world leaders to gather at Vatican and mourn Pope Francis (opens Religion News)
Published Apr 22, 2025
Religion News's feed description
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — President Trump’s presence at the Vatican funeral marks a rare moment of reverence amid a complex relationship with the late pope.
The Christian Post
Trump to attend Pope Francis' funeral; burial plans differ from predecessors (opens The Christian Post)
Published Apr 22, 2025
The Christian Post's feed description
President Donald Trump will attend Pope Francis’ funeral as the United States and the world continue to mourn the loss of the Catholic Church leader.
The Guardian
Pope Francis’ funeral is loaded with potential for diplomatic awkwardness (opens The Guardian)
Published Apr 23, 2025
The Guardian's feed description
Saturday’s funeral is an international event featuring some leaders who would not usually appear in the same room
ABC 11 Raleigh
Trump and Zelenskyy among dignitaries converging on Rome for funeral of Pope Francis (opens ABC 11 Raleigh)
Published Apr 24, 2025
ABC 11 Raleigh's feed description
Heads of state and royalty will begin converging on Rome for Pope Francis' funeral in the Vatican's St. Peter's Square.
New York Post
Here’s where Trump, Zelensky and other dignitaries may sit at Pope Francis’ funeral (opens New York Post)
Published Apr 24, 2025
New York Post's feed description
President Trump and first lady Melania will likely have a third-row seat to Pope Francis' funeral on Saturday, far away from Ukrainian President Volodmyr Zelensky.
Al Jazeera
Trump eyes diplomacy in Rome at Pope Francis’s funeral (opens Al Jazeera)
Published Apr 24, 2025
Al Jazeera's feed description
US President Donald Trump says he expects to meet with foreign leaders while he’s in Rome for Pope Francis’s funeral.
Breitbart News
President Trump, First Lady Fly to Rome to Attend Pope Francis's Funeral (opens Breitbart News)
Published Apr 24, 2025
Breitbart News's feed description
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump have departed for Italy, where they will attend Pope Francis's funeral Saturday morning.
The Hill
Trump, world leaders to attend Pope Francis’s funeral at tense global moment (opens The Hill)
Published Apr 24, 2025
The Hill's feed description
Evening Report is The Hill’s daily evening newsletter. Sign up here or in the box below: PRESIDENT TRUMP, FORMER PRESIDENT BIDEN, senior members of Congress and leaders from around the world will gather Saturday in Rome for Pope Francis’s funeral.
WHDH Boston
Trump and Zelenskyy among dignitaries converging on Rome for funeral of Pope Francis - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)
Published Apr 24, 2025
WHDH Boston's feed description
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Heads of state and royalty will start converging on Rome on Friday for the funeral of Pope Francis in the Vatican’s St. Peter’s

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