Some of the world's most influential people will be making their way to Rome to farewell the late Pope Francis. 

The Head of the Catholic Church died aged 88 on Easter Monday - following a stroke and heart failure.  

Pope Francis' funeral will take place outside St Peter's Basilica on Saturday evening - and he'll be laid to rest in Rome's Basilica of St Mary Major.  

Europe Correspondent Gavin Grey told Francesca Rudkin world leaders have begun confirming their attendance. 

He says Donald Trump, Emmanuel Macron, Sir Keir Starmer, the Argentinean President and Prince William on behalf of the King are among those going. 

Some of the world's most influential people will be making their way to Rome to farewell the late Pope Francis.&nbsp;
The Head of the Catholic Church died aged 88 on Easter Monday - following a stroke and heart failure. &nbsp;
Pope Francis' funeral will take place outside St Peter's Basilica on Saturday evening - and he'll be laid to rest in Rome's Basilica of St Mary Major. &nbsp;
Europe Correspondent Gavin Grey told Francesca Rudkin world leaders have begun confirming their attendance.&nbsp;
He says Donald Trump, Emmanuel Macron, Sir Keir Starmer, the Argentinean President and Prince William on behalf of the King are among those going.&nbsp;

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Gavin Grey: Europe Correspondent on funeral for Pope Francis confirmed by the Vatican

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