Biden expected to attend Pope Francis’ funeral, sources say

Former President Joe Biden, who maintained an in depth working and private relationship with Pope Francis relationship again to the late pontiff’s go to to the USA in 2015, is anticipated to attend the papal funeral on Saturday in Vatican Metropolis, based on a number of individuals with data of his plans. 

Although ultimate particulars are nonetheless not but set, Biden does intend to attend, the individuals mentioned.

Francis started his papacy in 2013 through the Obama administration, however former President Barack Obama will not be planning to attend, based on a spokesman.

President Trump and First Girl Melania Trump are set to fly Friday morning to Rome for the Saturday funeral.

Pope Francis, who had battled well being points for months, died Monday at the age of 88 following a stroke.  

He has been lying in state at St. Peter’s Basilica since Wednesday, the place tens of 1000’s of mourners have come to pay their ultimate respects.

Amongst these heads of state attending the funeral can be Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, French President Emmanuel Macron, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and U.Okay. Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Argentinian President Javier Milei. 

Ed O’Keefe

Ed O’Keefe is CBS Information senior White Home and political correspondent. He beforehand labored for The Washington Submit overlaying presidential campaigns, Congress and federal businesses. His main focus is on President Biden, Vice President Harris and political points throughout the nation.