On April 26, 2025, former President Joe Biden and his wife, Jill Biden, attended the funeral of Pope Francis at Saint Peter’s Square in Vatican City.
The couple arrived early in the morning to pay their respects to the late pontiff.
Biden, who is 82 years old, has had a long-standing connection with Pope Francis, having met him three times during his vice presidency.
Biden’s careful arrival at Pope Francis’ funeral
As the Bidens made their way to the seating area, Joe Biden held onto Jill and a priest for support while carefully descending the stairs.
The couple was not seated near current heads of state, including President Donald Trump. Instead, they found their place further back in the section designated for foreign dignitaries.
