Italian and Argentine Presidents to Attend Pope Francis’ Funeral in Front Row
The upcoming funeral of Pope Francis has drawn attention from around the world, with notable dignitaries set to attend the solemn ceremony. Among them are the Presidents of Italy, Sergio Mattarella, and Argentina, Javier Milei, who will be seated in the front row, as reported by the Vatican.
According to information released by the Vatican, delegations will be seated in alphabetical order based on the French names of their countries. This means that the US delegation, led by President Donald Trump (États-Unis d’Amérique), will be seated closer to the middle, between Estonia and Finland.
Pope Francis’ funeral is scheduled to take place on April 26 at the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore. The pontiff’s homeland, Argentina, has declared a week-long mourning period in honor of his passing. Additionally, Spain has announced three days of mourning, while Brazil has also declared a week-long mourning period.
The funeral of Pope Francis is expected to be a solemn and significant event, bringing together world leaders to pay their respects to the beloved pontiff. Stay tuned for more updates on this historic occasion.
