Marcos Jr., FL to attend Pope Francis' funeral

Updated Thu, April 24, 2025 at 7:10 PM Published Wed, April 23, 2025 at 9:18 AM

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. and First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos will depart Manila on Thursday night, April 24, to represent the Philippines at the funeral of Pope Francis.

The Pope died on Monday, April 21, due to double pneumonia.

Malacañang has declared a period of national mourning with the Philippine flag flown at half-mast until the Pope's burial.

The funeral service will be held on Saturday, April 26, at 10 a.m. Vatican time in St. Peter's Square.

Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin, Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin "Boying" Remulla, and Agrarian Reform Secretary Conrado Estrella III have been designated as caretakers of the Philippines during the President's absence.

Vice President Sara Duterte was once again passed over for the caretaker role, a situation that has occurred previously.

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