Trump pays respects to Pope Francis before funeral

ANSA, Philippine News Agency

President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump pay their respects to Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Basilica. (Photo: The White House/Facebook)

Italian President Sergio Mattarella, joined by his daughter Laura, along with several other world leaders, also paid their respects ahead of the late pontiff’s final rites.

Meanwhile, Trump also met with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky before the funeral service, Sky News quoted Vatican sources as saying.

The two leaders agreed to meet later on Saturday after the funeral, according to the report. (ANSA)