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U.S. President Donald Trump will attend the funeral of Pope Francis in Rome, the president said on Monday.
“[First Lady] Melania and I will be going to the funeral of Pope Francis, in Rome. We look forward to being there!” the president wrote on Truth Social on Monday afternoon.
Trump had earlier in the day ordered all federal and state flags to be flown at half-staff to show respect for Francis and honor his memory following the Monday morning death of the 88-year-old pontiff.
“Rest in peace Pope Francis!” Trump said in a post on Truth Social. “May God bless him and all who loved him!”
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“[First Lady] Melania and I will be going to the funeral of Pope Francis, in Rome. We look forward to being there!” the president wrote on Truth Social on Monday afternoon.
Trump had earlier in the day ordered all federal and state flags to be flown at half-staff to show respect for Francis and honor his memory following the Monday morning death of the 88-year-old pontiff.
“Rest in peace Pope Francis!” Trump said in a post on Truth Social. “May God bless him and all who loved him!”
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Trump orders flags half-staff for Pope Francis’ death: ‘We’re with you all’
President Donald Trump ordered all federal and state flags to be flown at half-staff to show respect for Pope Francis and honor his memory.
