Donald Trump faced backlash on Saturday for allegedly “disrespecting” protocol during Pope Francis’s funeral.
World leaders and top dignitaries gathered in Rome over the weekend to say their final goodbyes to the Pope at the Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica, following a requiem mass at St Peter’s Basilica.
More than 200,000 people are believed to have attended the funeral procession at St Peter’s Square, honoring the former head of the Catholic Church, who passed away at the age of 88 after suffering a stroke and heart complications. Around 50 world leaders, along with royalty from several countries, were present.
Pope Francis died last Monday, April 21, just a day after he appeared publicly to greet people from the balcony of St Peter’s Basilica.
Tributes quickly came from across the globe. Francis was seen as a progressive pope — something that, on its own, brought him criticism from some — but he remained a much-loved and inspiring leader who kept working right up until the end.
Among the world leaders who came to honor the late leader of Vatican City was President Donald Trump, who was joined by First Lady Melania Trump.
A blue suit?
Donald Trump couldn’t even be respectful and wear a black suit to Pope Francis’ funeral like the rest of world leaders.
He always has to stick out and try and be the center of attention.
— Art Candee 🍿🥤 (@ArtCandee) April 26, 2025
It’s probably no surprise that Trump still found a way to stir up controversy, even on a day that should have been simple and respectful.
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