The funeral of Pope Francis is set to take place in Rome this Saturday, drawing a historic gathering of world leaders, royals, and top diplomats. The event is one of the largest diplomatic assemblies in recent memory, with presidents, prime ministers, kings, and queens from around the globe attending to pay their last respects to the late pontiff.
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Below is the confirmed list of international dignitaries and top representatives attending Pope Francis’s funeral, according to the Vatican:
Americas
- Argentina: President Javier Milei
- Brazil: President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva
- United States: President Donald Trump and former President Joe Biden
- Canada: Governor General Mary Simon
- Ecuador: President Daniel Noboa Azin
- Honduras: President Xiomara Castro
- Belize: Governor General Froyla Tzalam
- Dominican Republic: President Luis Abinader
- United Nations: Secretary-General Antonio Guterres
Europe
Leaders from all corners of Europe will be present:
- France: President Emmanuel Macron
- Germany: President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and Chancellor Olaf Scholz
- United Kingdom: Prince William and Prime Minister Keir Starmer
- Italy: President Sergio Mattarella and Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni
- Spain: King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia
- Belgium: King Philippe, Queen Mathilde, and PM Bart De Wever
- Sweden: King Carl XVI Gustaf, Queen Silvia, and PM Ulf Kristersson
- European Union: Ursula von der Leyen and Antonio Costa
Plus many more from Austria, Hungary, Poland, Ireland, Denmark, Norway, Finland, and others.
Middle East
- Jordan: King Abdullah II and Queen Rania
- United Arab Emirates: Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed
- Iran: Culture Minister Abbas Salehi
- Israel: Ambassador Yaron Sideman
- Qatar: Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani
- Palestinian Authority: Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa
- Lebanon: President Joseph Aoun
Africa
Nigeria is not officially listed, but several African leaders will be in attendance:
- Kenya: President William Ruto
- DR Congo: President Felix Tshisekedi
- South Africa: Represented by Cardinal Stephen Brislin
- Sierra Leone: President Julius Maada Bio
- Angola, Togo, Madagascar, Gabon, and more.
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Asia-Pacific
- India: President Droupadi Murmu
- Indonesia: President Joko Widodo
- Philippines: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
- Australia: Governor General Sam Mostyn
- Bangladesh, New Zealand, East Timor
This high-profile global event not only underscores the immense influence of Pope Francis but also marks a significant moment in world diplomacy and interfaith unity.
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