ALL THE WORLD'S STAGE: How will world leaders converging in Rome to Honor Pople Francis Co-Opt This Global Historic Occasion??

Over 100 delegations arrive in Rome to pay respects to the late leader of the Catholic Church, who will be laid to rest in the Italian capital on Saturday.

World leaders converge in Rome to honor Pope Francis

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By Gerardo Fortuna

Published on 25/04/2025 - 9:53 GMT+2•Updated 10:01

Official tributes begin today, ahead of the late pontiff's funeral scheduled for Saturday morning.

 

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European Royals Gather for Pope Francis' Funeral

Prominent royal families from across Europe will converge in Rome to pay their respects to Pope Francis, joining world leaders and thousands of faithful at St. Peter's Square.

 

 

 

 

 

Among those expected in the Italian capital are top European leaders, including European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, French President Emmanuel Macron, and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

All eyes will also be on U.S.President Donald Trump, as well as his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

 

So far, 130 official presences have been confirmed, including 

• 10 royals, 
• heads of state, and 
• numerous prime ministers, ministers and ambassadors.

 

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