The media learned about the intention of 50 heads of state to attend the funeral of the Pope

The funeral of Pope Francis will be attended by 50 heads of state. This was reported by the AFP news agency on April 24.

"50 elected heads of state will attend the funeral of the Pope," the Telegram channel of the publication says.

It is specified that in addition to the heads of state, 10 monarchs will attend the funeral.

Saint from the slums: Pope Francis has died

The first pontiff of South American origin traveled to his parish by subway

Pope Francis died on the morning of April 21 at the age of 89. According to the director of the Vatican's Office of Health and Hygiene, Professor Andrea Archangeli, death occurred as a result of a cerebral stroke. On the occasion of his death, Russian President Vladimir Putin sent a telegram of condolences to the Camerlengo of the Roman Catholic Church to Farrell.

The last time Pope Francis appeared in public was on the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica during Easter celebrations on April 20. The pontiff had been struggling with bilateral pneumonia for a long time.