The Vatican announced in a press release on Friday that the sovereign pontiff would not travel to London for the funeral of Elizabeth II on Monday. François will be represented by the head of his diplomacy.
Pope Francis will not attend the funeral of Queen Elizabeth IIwhich will take place Monday at Westminster Abbey in London, the Vatican announced on Friday.
The Vatican’s “Minister” of Foreign Affairs, “Bishop Paul Gallagher, will represent Pope Francis” at the funeral, the Vatican said in a statement.