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Pope Francis, Biden

Pope Francis began his papacy in 2013 during the Obama administration, but former President Barack Obama is not planning to attend, according to a spokesman.

The Hill on MSN · 14h

Pope Francis’s funeral: Who is attending?

Numerous leaders will travel to Vatican City, the papal enclave surrounded by Rome, for the funeral services of Pope Francis. The beloved religious head died at the age of 88 on Easter Monday after a long series of health complications stemming from a chronic lung disease.

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USA Today · 57m

Pope Francis' funeral draws thousands bidding farewell to a 'living saint': Live updates

Pope Francis, the pontiff whose acts of love and humility rippled through his papacy, is being laid to rest in a service he deliberately simplified.

Trump, White House and Xi

WWD on MSN · 14h

Melania Trump Chooses Dolce & Gabbana Trenchcoat for White House Departure for Pope’s Funeral

En route to Joint Base Andrews to fly aboard Air Force One to Italy for Pope Francis’ Saturday morning funeral, First Lady Melania Trump on Friday departed the White House dressed in a dove gray trenchcoat from Dolce & Gabbana.

Associated Press · 16h

Trump departs the White House for pope’s funeral, won’t say when he last spoke with China’s Xi

RealClearPolitics · 14h

President Trump: I Won't Comment, But I've Spoken To President Xi

President Trump offered these comments Friday as he departed the White House for Rome, where he will attend the funeral of Pope Francis: REPORTER: Mr. President! Mr. President, you said that you have spoken to President Xi.

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White smoke: Boehner's encounter with Pope Francis changed Congress forever

An audience with the pope is a day to remember. But only on Capitol Hill would the day after the pope visited become even ...

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White House responds to Pope Francis’ death

The White House posted the message “Rest in Peace, Pope Francis” on social media with Vice President JD Vance being one of ...

Here is what the White House posted on social media about death of Pope Francis

The White House shared condolences after the passing of Pope Francis on Monday. In a social media post featuring pictures of Pope Francis with President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance, the ...

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When Pope Francis Went to Washington: Looking Back at His Rare Visit to the White House with the Obamas

Pope Francis, who died of a stroke on April 21, came to the United States in 2015, where he visited the White House, spent ...

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Live updates: Trump heading to Rome to join dozens of world leaders at funeral for Pope Francis

President Donald Trump is heading to Rome on Friday to attend the funeral of Pope Francis on Saturday. The trip provides an ...

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Why are flags at half-staff? Trump issues order after Pope Francis’ death

Following the news of Pope Francis’ death, President Donald Trump addressed the annual White House Easter Egg Roll and ...

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She organized Pope Francis' White House visit

Deesha Dyer worked as the Social Secretary inside the Obama White House and during the pope's visit to DC in 2015.

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This is what Pope Francis and Barack Obama discussed during his historic visit to the White House in 2015

Pope Francis, who began his papacy in 2013 and passed away on April 21, 2025, made history with a memorable 2015 visit to Washington, D.C., where he met President Barack Obama and delivered a landmark ...

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Who will attend Pope Francis’s funeral?

Here’s who is planning to be in Rome for the funeral of Pope Francis, including President Donald Trump, Prime Minister Keir ...

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Pontiffs and presidents: White House-Vatican relationship stretches a century, including fighting communism

The White House and Vatican have had a relationship stretching back to at least 1919, and includes Pope John Paul II and ...

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