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.
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