In what’s shaping up to be a historic and emotionally charged farewell to Pope Francis, world leaders are gathering in Vatican City — and the spotlight is on former U.S. Presidents Donald Trump and Joe Biden.
According to the reported seating chart for the funeral, the two political rivals are expected to be seated close together in the third row, potentially leading to an awkward public moment in front of a global audience.
While the Vatican has yet to release official details, past papal funerals, like that of Pope John Paul II, give insight into the protocol and seating hierarchy.
With over 130 country delegations and several monarchs in attendance, this funeral will not only be a spiritual event but also a powerful display of global diplomacy — and underlying political tension.
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A stunning 3D videographic details Pope Francis’s funeral scheduled for April 26 at 0800 GMT. The event will begin in St Peter’s Square with an open-air mass attended by global dignitaries, followed by a solemn transfer of the Pope’s coffin to the Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica in Rome for burial. The visual explainer guides viewers through the funeral layout, rites, and sacred locations. It also illustrates the expected ceremonial stages, crowd placement, and papal rituals in vivid 3D, marking the end of a globally transformative papacy.
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With hundreds of thousands of mourners and 130 official delegations expected, the security measures for the late pontiff's funeral are among the most extensive ever arrayed in Rome.
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Donald Trump and Melania arrived in Rome to attend Pope Francis’ historic funeral, joining dozens of world leaders in Vatican City. As final tributes poured in, questions over seating arrangements stirred quiet tensions, especially for Trump—who previously criticized his predecessor’s distant placement at Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral. With Argentina and Italy taking protocol precedence, other guests, including royalty and heads of state, are seated alphabetically. While Trump faces a "third-tier" position, Vatican experts assure the event will be a masterclass in managing egos and international dignitaries with delicate diplomacy.
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French President Emmanuel Macron paid a heartfelt tribute to Pope Francis, describing him as a "man of humility" who stood "alongside the most vulnerable and the most fragile." Macron expressed his condolences to Catholics worldwide, emphasizing the Pope's compassion during times of war and brutality.
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