For the funeral of Pope Francis on Saturday in the Vatican, about 200,000 faithful are expected. According to Italian Interior Minister Matteo Piadentozi, the Italian government’s prediction is that about 170 foreign delegations are going to reach the eternal city, including many heads of state and governments.

According to the latest information, US President Donald Trump is expected to arrive in the Italian capital on Friday, while most foreign leaders will travel to Rome the same day.

Among other things, the presence of the royal couple of Spain, British Prince William, Ukrainian President Volodimir Zelenski, Brazilian President Luis Inasio Lula da Silva, and German President Frank Frank, has been announced. The Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew will have a special place among the religious trends.

Referring to the reception of religious and political leaders, Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tayyani wrote on the internet that he “will be a huge responsibility in the context of an international event”.