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Pope Francis' funeral will be held on Saturday at 10 a.m. Kenyan time in front of St. Peter's Basilica. His final wishes were respected during a meeting of Catholic cardinals, who appointed Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re to lead the service. The funeral is expected to draw global crowds, with world leaders including U.S. President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron confirming attendance.
POPE FRANCIS’ FUNERAL SET FOR SATURDAY
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