Pope Francis' funeral: World leaders arrive in Vatican City

Numerous world leaders and royals gathered in Rome for Pope Francis' funeral on Saturday in Vatican City. Among the most prominent figures at the Vatican's St Peter's Square were Prince William, U.S .President Donald Trump and his predecessor Joe Biden, Britain's Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, and French President Emmanuel Macron. The pope died on Monday, April 21, 2025. The former leader of the Catholic Church died of a stroke and cardiac arrest, according to the Vatican. His final public appearance was on Easter Sunday, when he provided blessings to crowds of faithful.