World leaders from across the globe will gather in the Vatican City today for the funeral of Pope Francis.
US President Donald Trump is among those due to attend the requiem mass for the late pontiff who died on Monday, as well as Prince William on behalf of King Charles.
Sir Keir Starmer will also attend along with other world leaders including French President Emmanuel Macron, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Irish premier Micheal Martin and the nation’s President Michael D Higgins.
Ahead of the funeral, tens of thousands of members of the public queued and filed past Francis’s open coffin in St Peter’s Basilica, during its three-day lying-in-state.
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Good morning and welcome to our coverage of the Pope’s funeral.
US President Donald Trump is among those due to attend the requiem mass for the late pontiff, joining dignitaries from across the globe.
Tens of thousands of members of the public have queued and filed past Francis’s open coffin in St Peter’s Basilica, during its three-day lying-in-state which will end on Friday evening.
Funeral preparations are underway, with an altar in place and seats set out for cardinals as well as world leaders.
Italian police are on the ground managing crowds, while scaffolding has been erected to provide international media with the best vantage points overlooking the square, for a funeral expected to be watched by people around the world.
Vast crowds are expected to gather ahead of Saturday’s funeral in St Peter’s Square, which will see the highest-ranking members of the Catholic Church and major political leaders come together to bid a final farewell to the 88-year-old Pope.
Also on the list to attend are UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, the Prince of Wales on behalf of the King, French President Emmanuel Macron, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Irish premier Micheal Martin and the nation’s President Michael D Higgins.
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