Canadian Delegates Step In at Pope Francis’s Funeral

April 23, 2025, 3:21 pm

Amid a solemn yet politically charged atmosphere, Canada’s top officials are making alternative arrangements for Pope Francis’s funeral. With the Prime Minister absent due to election commitments, Gov. Gen. Mary Simon and other notable leaders—including a Canadian Bishops’ representative and a Métis leader—are set to represent the nation at the Vatican.


lapresse.ca / La gouverneure générale Mary Simon représentera le Canada aux funérailles du pape

La gouverneure générale Mary Simon représentera le Canada aux funérailles du pape François au Vatican samedi, a déclaré le premier ministre Mark Carney.

globalnews.ca / Gov. Gen. Mary Simon to represent Canada at Pope Francis’s funeral

Gov. Gen. Mary Simon will represent Canada at the funeral for Pope Francis at the Vatican on Saturday, with all five of the country's cardinals also expected to attend.

nationalpost.com / Mark Carney says he will not attend Pope Francis funeral due to election campaign

The Liberal leader says it wouldn't be right to leave Canada ahead of Monday's vote

torontosun.com / ’To honour him’: Canadian Bishops, Metis leader attending funeral for Pope Francis

Donald Bolen, the archbishop of Regina, is travelling to Vatican City for Saturday’s funeral of Pope Francis — a journey, he says, is to honour a pontiff who mirrored his vision and his compassion. “When (Francis) put out a book called ‘The Name of God is Mercy,’ I smiled. Because my...

winnipegfreepress.com / ‘To honour him’: Canadian Bishops, Métis leader attending funeral for Pope Francis

thestar.com / 'To honour him': Canadian Bishops, Métis leader attending funeral for Pope Francis

Donald Bolen, the archbishop of Regina, is travelling to Vatican City for Saturday’s funeral of Pope Francis – a journey, he says, is to honour a pontiff who mirrored his vision and his compassion.

torontosun.com / Gov. Gen. Mary Simon to represent Canada at Pope Francis’s funeral Saturday

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney will not be taking time away from the federal election campaign to attend the funeral for Pope Francis.  He says Gov. Gen. Mary Simon will represent Canada alongside a senior delegation at the Vatican ceremony on Saturday.  A spokeswoman for the Prime...

theglobeandmail.com / Gov. Gen. Mary Simon to represent Canada at Pope Francis’s funeral Saturday

A spokeswoman for the Prime Minister’s Office says the rest of the delegation hasn’t been finalized

thestar.com / Mark Carney will not be attending Pope Francis's funeral. Here's who will be at Saturday's ceremony

A funeral for the late pontiff will be held at 10 a.m. local time, 4 a.m. Eastern Time, at St. Peter's Square Saturday.

cp24.com/ / Gov. Gen. Mary Simon to represent Canada at Pope Francis’s funeral - CP24

Gov. Gen. Mary Simon to represent Canada at Pope Francis’s funeral  CP24

citynews.ca / Gov. Gen. Mary Simon to represent Canada at Pope Francis’s funeral Saturday

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney will not be taking time away from the federal election campaign to attend the funeral for Pope Francis. He says Gov. Gen. Mary Simon will represent Canada alongside a senior delegation at the Vatican ceremony on Saturday. A spokeswoman for the Prime...


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