Vatican says 50 heads of state, 10 monarchs to attend pope's funeral

Published April 24, 2025 10:13pm

People queue to enter St. Peter's Basilica to pay respects as Pope Francis lies in state, as seen from Rome, Italy, April 24, 2025. REUTERS/Guglielmo Mangiapane

VATICAN CITY - The Vatican said on Thursday that at least 130 foreign delegations, including about "50 heads of state and 10 reigning monarchs", would attend Pope Francis's funeral on Saturday.

"There are currently 130 delegations confirmed for the funeral of Pope Francis," to be held in St Peter's Square, the Vatican said. — Agence France-Presse

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