The seating plan for international leaders at the funeral of Pope Francis is a delicate effort in diplomacy. It has been described as a “master plan” in stage-managing the “big egos” of ...

Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni said on Friday that no distinction would be made between Catholic and non-Catholic royalty for the seating order. After the royals come the remaining heads of state.

Mourners have queued to enter St Peter’s Basilica to view Pope Francis’s open coffin ahead of his funeral (PA) The seating plan for international leaders at the funeral of Pope Francis is a ...

The seating plan for international leaders at the funeral of Pope Francis is a delicate effort in diplomacy. It has been described as a “master plan” in stage-managing the “big egos” of world leaders ...

Seating plan for a pope's funeral – it's complicated, or compliqué 1 of 2 A view shows chairs set up outside St. Peter's Basilica ahead of Pope Francis' funeral ceremonies, at the Vatican ...

VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - They may be the most powerful people on earth, but for the seating arrangement at Pope Francis' funeral on Saturday, all foreign leaders will play second fiddle to the ...

Seating Plan for a Pope's Funeral – It's Complicated, or Compliqué By Philip Pullella VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - They may be the most powerful people on earth, but for the seating arrangement at ...