Global Leaders Gather for Pope Francis's Funeral

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World leaders and dignitaries gather in Vatican City to pay final respects to Pope Francis, honoring his legacy of peace and compassion

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President Droupadi Murmu (India) India’s President Droupadi Murmu attends the funeral as a mark of India’s deep respect for Pope Francis and his global influence

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Donald Trump (USA) Former U.S. President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump pay tribute to Pope Francis, reflecting his global spiritual reach

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Volodymyr Zelenskyy (Ukraine) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy joins world leaders to honor Pope Francis's consistent message of peace amid war

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Emmanuel Macron (France) French President Emmanuel Macron attends the funeral, acknowledging the Pope’s role in global diplomacy and humanitarian work

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President Andrzej Duda and First Lady Poland President Andrzej Duda pays his respects, recognizing the Pope’s spiritual impact and leadership

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President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, Prime Minister Luis Montenegro(Portugal) President of Portugal, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa and Luis Montenegro, joins in mourning and celebrating the Pope’s contributions to global harmony

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Bongbong Marcos (Philippines) Philippine President Bongbong Marcos attends on behalf of one of the largest Catholic nations in Asia

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Nataša Pirc Musar (Slovenia) Slovenia's President Nataša Pirc Musar joins global dignitaries in honoring the Pope’s moral and spiritual leadership

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Sandu (Moldova) Moldovan President Maia Sandu attends the state funeral to express her nation's solidarity and admiration for Pope Francis

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Jakov Milatović (Montenegro) Montenegro’s President Jakov Milatović joins the world in remembering Pope Francis’s influence on faith and humanity

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Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova (North Macedonia) President Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova of North Macedonia pays homage to the Pope’s enduring message of hope

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