The funeral guest list for Pope Francis remains quite small as of Monday.
The list of celebrities and world leaders is currently short but expected to grow as more details emerge regarding the funeral for Pope Francis.
Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio on December 17, 1936, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, was the first Latin American pontiff. His death on Monday, one day after he appeared in front of thousands at the Vatican for Easter services, has led to an outpouring of support from world leaders, celebrities and many of the world’s approximate 2 billion Catholics.
The funeral, which will take place in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican, is part of a nine-day mourning period that includes Francis’ body lying in state in St. Peter’s Basilica for three days. Usually, the funeral ceremony is held within the first week of the mourning period.
U.S. President Donald Trump and his wife, first lady Melania Trump, said Monday they will attend Francis’ funeral following hours of speculation due to a somewhat tumultuous relationship between the president and Francis over the years.
«Melania and I will be going to the funeral of Pope Francis in Rome», the president wrote on Truth Social.
