Pope Francis’s funeral is being held today, April 26, 2025, in Rome, Italy, to honor the late head of the Catholic Church.
The event has drawn invitees ranging from heads of state and royals across the globe to refugees, prisoners, and transgender individuals, all present to commiserate with the Argentine pontiff’s family.
United States President Donald Trump is also in attendance, accompanied by his wife, Melania Trump, and a delegation to pay respects to the deceased Pope.
The pontiff, who led the Catholic Church for 12 years, was pronounced dead on Monday, April 21, 2025.
Reports indicate that Pope Francis died while recovering from pneumonia, which had kept him hospitalised for five weeks.
Given the late pontiff’s global stature, about 130 foreign delegations from various countries, along with approximately 200,000 pilgrims, have gathered in Vatican City, Rome, to mourn his passing.
Watch the funeral proceedings below:
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