Dignitaries Set to Attend Funeral of Pope Francis

April 22, 2025, 2:21 pm

Reports detail which international dignitaries and leaders are expected at Pope Francis’s funeral at the Vatican. With confirmation still pending from key offices, the high-profile ceremony underscores its significant diplomatic implications amidst an atmosphere of quiet anticipation.


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The Prime Minister's Office hasn't confirmed whether Mark Carney will attend Saturday's funeral of Pope Francis at the Vatican, with the announcement about Canadian representation at the event still to come.

winnipegfreepress.com / Which dignitaries and leaders are attending funeral of Pope Francis?


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