World leaders have already confirmed attending Pope Francis funeral on Saturday at Saint Peter’s Square as a historic occasion of international bereavement. While the world mourns the loss of its beloved pontiff, dignitaries and top state leaders across the globe have lined up to offer their final respects to late Pope Francis.
Leaders Scheduled for Pope Francis Funeral
The following world leaders have already confirmed that they will attend the funeral of Pope Francis:
Argentina: President Javier Milei
Belgium: King Philippe, Queen Mathilde, Prime Minister Bart De Wever
Britain: Prince William, Prime Minister Keir Starmer
Brazil: President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, First Lady Janja Lula da Silva
Croatia: President Zoran Milanovic
Cyprus: President Nikos Christodoulides
Czech Republic: Prime Minister Petr Fiala
Estonia: President Alar Karis
Dominican Republic: President Luis Abinader
European Union: Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Council President Antonio Costa, Parliament President Roberta Metsola
East Timor: President Jose Ramos-Horta
Ecuador: President Daniel Noboa
Finland: President Alexander Stubb
France: President Emmanuel Macron
Germany: President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, Outgoing Chancellor Olaf Scholz
Greece: Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis
Hungary: President Tamas Sulyok
Italy: President Sergio Mattarella, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni
Ireland: Prime Minister Micheal Martin
Latvia: President Edgars Rinkevics
Lithuania: President Gitanas Nauseda
Moldova: President Maia Sandu
Netherlands: Prime Minister Dick Schoof
New Zealand: Prime Minister Christopher Luxon
Norway: Crown Prince Haakon, Crown Princess Mette-Marit
Philippines: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
Poland: President Andrzej Duda
Portugal: President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, Prime Minister Luis Montenegro
Romania: Interim President Ilie Bolojan
Spain: King Felipe, Queen Letizia
Sweden: King Carl XVI Gustaf, Queen Silvia, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson
Switzerland: President Karin Keller-Sutter
Ukraine: President Volodymyr Zelenskiy
United Nations: Secretary-General Antonio Guterres
United States: President Donald Trump, First Lady Melania Trump
A Global Tribute to the Pope
The presence of so many influential leaders is a testament to the significant influence Pope Francis left on the Catholic Church and the world in general. With the religious and political leaders from various countries in Saint Peter’s Square, the funeral is a somber event for introspection about Pope Francis’ leadership, empathy, and the legacy he leaves behind.
The death of the pope has shaken deeply throughout nations, and his funeral will gather one of the largest global populations in recent years. Heads of state, monarchs, and dignitaries from continents across the world such as Europe, South America, Asia, and North America will gather to remember him and the legacy of peace, religion, and humanitarian contributions.