Marcos attends Pope Francis' funeral in Vatican
President Bongbong Marcos attended the funeral mass for Pope Francis at St. Peter's Square in Vatican City on Saturday, April 26.
The Philippine president joined thousands of mourners and other world leaders such as US President Donald Trump, UK Prince William, French President Emmanuel Macron, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, and former US President Joe Biden to pay their respects.
During the mass, Italian Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re delivered a sermon calling for care for migrants, an end to wars, and action on global climate change, addressing both national leaders and Catholic cardinals.
President Marcos described Pope Francis as the 'voice of the voiceless' in a heartfelt tribute on Facebook, emphasizing the late pontiff's impact on millions of people around the world.
The President returned to the Philippines on Monday morning after his weekend in Vatican City and is expected to resume work immediately.
Marcos Jr. said that he attended Pope Francis' funeral 'as a gesture of deep respect,' representing not just the Philippine government but also everyday Filipinos who would have wanted to be there to say thank you to a shepherd who made them feel seen.
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