World leaders gathered in Vatican City on April 26 to honor the late Pope, who died at 88 after a stroke and heart failure. About 200,000 mourners attended the open-air funeral at St. Peter’s Square, including U.S.
President Donald Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the Prince of Wales, and others. Trump sparked controversy by wearing a blue suit instead of traditional black, drawing criticism online for being “disrespectful.
” Some pointed out the irony, recalling Trump’s past criticism of Zelenskyy’s attire. Zelenskyy, who has refused to wear a suit since Russia’s 2022 invasion, was also noted for his informal clothing. After the funeral, in a break with tradition, the late Pope’s body was to be taken to the Basilica of St. Mary Major, where the poor and needy would pay their respects
