President Trump and other world leaders gathered in Rome on Saturday to honor the life of Pope Francis, who died on Monday at the age of 88.

The pope, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Argentina, had a sharp political edge and close relationship with many leaders throughout his 12 years as the head of the Catholic Church.

His funeral came at a pivotal time for Trump to be face-to-face with other heads of state, while his administration works to negotiate deals with trading partners on tariffs and as he has urged for an end to the war in Ukraine.

Here are five takeaways from the Pope’s funeral.

Honors for Francis

The funeral for Pope Francis focused on his humble and remarkable life and leadership at the Vatican, during which he was considered a trailblazer and broke barriers in the Catholic Church. About 250,000 people gathered outside of St. Peter’s Basilica to honor the late pope, The Washington Post reported.

The president and first lady Melania Trump paid their respects to Francis, standing before the coffin for a moment, the White House shared on the social media platform X. Trump wore a blue suit and blue tie while the first lady wore a black dress and black veil.

Other world leaders shared images of the funeral on social media.

“Farewell to Pope Francis and a special Mass at St. Peter’s Square. The unity of people from all parts of the world. Gratitude to Pope Francis. Prayers that strengthen and inspire hope. May the Lord hear every sincere heart........

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