In a stunning twist, former U.S. President Donald Trump was granted a coveted front-row seat at Pope Francis’ funeral in Vatican City on April 28 — a sharp contrast to earlier reports suggesting he would be relegated to a “third-tier” spot. The unexpected honor ignited a wave of controversy, especially given Trump’s well-known sensitivity to seating arrangements at high-profile global events. The funeral drew more than 500,000 mourners who came to pay their final respects to Pope Francis, who passed away on April 21. Among the sea of dignitaries were world leaders such as French President Emmanuel Macron, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, underscoring the historic significance of the day.
