Despite the somber occasion coinciding with her birthday, Melania was said to be “honored” to attend the papal funeral. “She respected the Pope,” a social source told People. “It is a sad time for Catholics around the world, and the first lady is honored to go to the funeral.”
Upon the announcement of Pope Francis’s death, President Trump posted on Truth Social: “Rest in Peace Pope Francis! May God Bless him and all who loved him!”
He also ordered all flags in the United States to be flown at half-staff until the day of the funeral. Later, Trump praised Pope Francis as “a good man [who] worked hard and loved the world.”
For further details, you can read People’s coverage of the event.
