Washington: A trip to Rome by United States President Donald Trump to attend Pope Francis’s funeral cannot be ruled out, but for the moment it is not planned, the White House said Monday. White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt clarified that “at the moment” no trip by President Donald Trump to attend the funeral of Pope Francis is planned, but she did not entirely dismiss the possibility.
According to Ansa News Agency, Leavitt stated, “This does not mean that the trip will not take place,” leaving room for potential changes in the situation. Historically, such visits have precedents, as former President George W. Bush attended the funeral of Pope John Paul II.
Leavitt also expressed the administration’s sentiments, saying, “We pray for the millions of Christians around the world who loved and admired the Pope,” while speaking to reporters at the White House. The discussion around Trump’s potential attendance highlights the importance of the event on a global scale.
