Overview

• President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump left Washington, D.C., on April 25 to attend the funeral of Pope Francis in Rome.
• The couple shared a rare public display of affection, with the president placing his arm around Melania’s waist and patting her back as they boarded Marine One.
• Melania Trump, who has largely stayed out of the public eye during President Trump’s second term, last appeared publicly at the White House Easter Egg Roll on April 21.
• The Vatican has confirmed 130 official delegations, including 50 heads of state and 10 reigning sovereigns, for the funeral at St. Peter’s Square.
• The Trumps are expected to occupy third-tier seats, as precedence for front-row seating is given to Catholic royalty and other dignitaries.