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CBS News: Biden to attend Pope Francis' funeral [View all]
CBS News - Biden to attend Pope Francis' funeral
By Ed O'Keefe, Fin Daniel Gómez
Updated on: April 25, 2025 / 9:45 AM EDT / CBS News
Former President Joe Biden, who maintained a close working and personal relationship with Pope Francis dating back to the late pontiff's visit to the United States in 2015, will attend the papal funeral Saturday in Vatican City, Biden's office confirmed Friday.
Former first lady Jill Biden will also be traveling with her husband to Italy for the funeral.
Francis began his papacy in 2013 during the Obama administration, but former President Barack Obama is not planning to attend, according to a spokesman.
President Trump and first lady Melania Trump are set to fly Friday morning to Rome for the Saturday funeral.
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By Ed O'Keefe, Fin Daniel Gómez
Updated on: April 25, 2025 / 9:45 AM EDT / CBS News
Former President Joe Biden, who maintained a close working and personal relationship with Pope Francis dating back to the late pontiff's visit to the United States in 2015, will attend the papal funeral Saturday in Vatican City, Biden's office confirmed Friday.
Former first lady Jill Biden will also be traveling with her husband to Italy for the funeral.
Francis began his papacy in 2013 during the Obama administration, but former President Barack Obama is not planning to attend, according to a spokesman.
President Trump and first lady Melania Trump are set to fly Friday morning to Rome for the Saturday funeral.
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