Hours after Israel's Foreign Ministry posted a condolence for the passing for Pope Francis, it was deleted without explanation.

And it is the ambassador, Yaron Sideman, who will represent Israel at the funeral of Pope Francis. This is in marked contrast to the heads of state or government who will be atten

Forum of Holy Land Christians demands Jerusalem send higher-level representative to pontiff's funeral, wants probe of cops who scuffled with worshipers at recent Holy Fire ceremony The post Israeli Christian group: Israel’s response to pope’s death sends ‘message of exclusion’ appeared first on The Times of Israel.

With dozens of foreign delegations attending, some from hostile countries, the funeral’s seating arrangements presented a possible nightmare for Vatican planners.

Here’s who is planning to be in Rome for the funeral of Pope Francis, including President Donald Trump, Prime Minister Keir Starmer and other world leaders.