Live: Macron, Trump, Zelensky among world leaders to attend pope’s funeral

Pope Francis's funeral will be held at St Peter's Basilica on Saturday morning, the Vatican announced, as world leaders from France’s President Macron to US President Trump to Ukraine's President Zelensky said they would attend. Francis, 88, died on Monday after suffering a stroke and cardiac arrest, ending an often turbulent reign in which he often clashed with traditionalists and championed the poor. Follow FRANCE 24's liveblog for all the tributes and reactions. 

Apr 22, 2025 - 13:00
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Live: Macron, Trump, Zelensky among world leaders to attend pope’s funeral
Pope Francis's funeral will be held at St Peter's Basilica on Saturday morning, the Vatican announced, as world leaders from France’s President Macron to US President Trump to Ukraine's President Zelensky said they would attend. Francis, 88, died on Monday after suffering a stroke and cardiac arrest, ending an often turbulent reign in which he often clashed with traditionalists and championed the poor. Follow FRANCE 24's liveblog for all the tributes and reactions. 

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