United States President Donald Trump has officially confirmed that he and First Lady Melania Trump will attend the funeral of Pope Francis in Rome. The announcement was made via his Truth Social account on Monday, following earlier statements suggesting he was still considering the trip.

The funeral, expected to be held within four to six days following the pontiff’s passing, will take place at the Basilica of St. Mary Major in Rome, in accordance with Pope Francis’s final wishes. Although the exact date has not yet been announced, global dignitaries are expected to attend.

Earlier in the day, President Trump ordered that all flags on federal buildings and state institutions be flown at half-mast in honor of the late pope. Speaking at the White House Easter Egg Roll, Trump described Pope Francis as a “good man” who “worked hard” and “loved the world,” emphasizing that it was an honor to pay tribute in this way.

In response to the pontiff’s death, several nations have initiated mourning protocols. Argentina, the pope’s country of birth, along with Spain, declared national periods of mourning. Meanwhile, Italy’s National Olympic Committee (CONI) has recommended postponing all sporting events.

Reports have also confirmed that Argentine President Javier Milei will be in attendance, alongside a senior British royal, reportedly Prince William, Prince of Wales. With world leaders and prominent figures converging on Rome, the funeral is expected to be a major global event, reflecting the late pope’s far-reaching influence.

As final preparations are made, the United States joins the international community in mourning the death of Pope Francis, honoring his legacy with official state gestures and a presidential presence at the funeral ceremony.