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(UPDATE) PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and first lady Liza Araneta-Marcos will attend the funeral of Pope Francis, Malacañang confirmed on Wednesday.

Philippine and Vatican flags fly at half mast while photos and paintings of the late Pope Francis are on display at the Immaculate Conception Cathedral in Quezon City on April 23, 2025. The pope died on April 21 from stroke less than a month after he was discharged from the hospital due to a respiratory illness. PHOTOS BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE

Philippine and Vatican flags fly at half mast while photos and paintings of the late Pope Francis are on display at the Immaculate Conception Cathedral in Quezon City on April 23, 2025. The pope died on April 21 from stroke less than a month after he was discharged from the hospital due to a respiratory illness. PHOTOS BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE

Philippine and Vatican flags fly at half mast while photos and paintings of the late Pope Francis are on display at the Immaculate Conception Cathedral in Quezon City on April 23, 2025. The pope died on April 21 from stroke less than a month after he was discharged from the hospital due to a respiratory illness. PHOTOS BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE

Philippine and Vatican flags fly at half mast while photos and paintings of the late Pope Francis are on display at the Immaculate Conception Cathedral in Quezon City on April 23, 2025. The pope died on April 21 from stroke less than a month after he was discharged from the hospital due to a respiratory illness. PHOTOS BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE

Philippine and Vatican flags fly at half mast while photos and paintings of the late Pope Francis are on display at the Immaculate Conception Cathedral in Quezon City on April 23, 2025. The pope died on April 21 from stroke less than a month after he was discharged from the hospital due to a respiratory illness. PHOTOS BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE

Philippine and Vatican flags fly at half mast while photos and paintings of the late Pope Francis are on display at the Immaculate Conception Cathedral in Quezon City on April 23, 2025. The pope died on April 21 from stroke less than a month after he was discharged from the hospital due to a respiratory illness. PHOTOS BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE

Philippine and Vatican flags fly at half mast while photos and paintings of the late Pope Francis are on display at the Immaculate Conception Cathedral in Quezon City on April 23, 2025. The pope died on April 21 from stroke less than a month after he was discharged from the hospital due to a respiratory illness. PHOTOS BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE

Philippine and Vatican flags fly at half mast while photos and paintings of the late Pope Francis are on display at the Immaculate Conception Cathedral in Quezon City on April 23, 2025. The pope died on April 21 from stroke less than a month after he was discharged from the hospital due to a respiratory illness. PHOTOS BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE

Philippine and Vatican flags fly at half mast while photos and paintings of the late Pope Francis are on display at the Immaculate Conception Cathedral in Quezon City on April 23, 2025. The pope died on April 21 from stroke less than a month after he was discharged from the hospital due to a respiratory illness. PHOTOS BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE

Philippine and Vatican flags fly at half mast while photos and paintings of the late Pope Francis are on display at the Immaculate Conception Cathedral in Quezon City on April 23, 2025. The pope died on April 21 from stroke less than a month after he was discharged from the hospital due to a respiratory illness. PHOTOS BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE

Philippine and Vatican flags fly at half mast while photos and paintings of the late Pope Francis are on display at the Immaculate Conception Cathedral in Quezon City on April 23, 2025. The pope died on April 21 from stroke less than a month after he was discharged from the hospital due to a respiratory illness. PHOTOS BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE

Philippine and Vatican flags fly at half mast while photos and paintings of the late Pope Francis are on display at the Immaculate Conception Cathedral in Quezon City on April 23, 2025. The pope died on April 21 from stroke less than a month after he was discharged from the hospital due to a respiratory illness. PHOTOS BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE

Philippine and Vatican flags fly at half mast while photos and paintings of the late Pope Francis are on display at the Immaculate Conception Cathedral in Quezon City on April 23, 2025. The pope died on April 21 from stroke less than a month after he was discharged from the hospital due to a respiratory illness. PHOTOS BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE

Philippine and Vatican flags fly at half mast while photos and paintings of the late Pope Francis are on display at the Immaculate Conception Cathedral in Quezon City on April 23, 2025. The pope died on April 21 from stroke less than a month after he was discharged from the hospital due to a respiratory illness. PHOTOS BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE

Philippine and Vatican flags fly at half mast while photos and paintings of the late Pope Francis are on display at the Immaculate Conception Cathedral in Quezon City on April 23, 2025. The pope died on April 21 from stroke less than a month after he was discharged from the hospital due to a respiratory illness. PHOTOS BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE

Philippine and Vatican flags fly at half mast while photos and paintings of the late Pope Francis are on display at the Immaculate Conception Cathedral in Quezon City on April 23, 2025. The pope died on April 21 from stroke less than a month after he was discharged from the hospital due to a respiratory illness. PHOTOS BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE

Philippine and Vatican flags fly at half mast while photos and paintings of the late Pope Francis are on display at the Immaculate Conception Cathedral in Quezon City on April 23, 2025. The pope died on April 21 from stroke less than a month after he was discharged from the hospital due to a respiratory illness. PHOTOS BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE

Philippine and Vatican flags fly at half mast while photos and paintings of the late Pope Francis are on display at the Immaculate Conception Cathedral in Quezon City on April 23, 2025. The pope died on April 21 from stroke less than a month after he was discharged from the hospital due to a respiratory illness. PHOTOS BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE

Philippine and Vatican flags fly at half mast while photos and paintings of the late Pope Francis are on display at the Immaculate Conception Cathedral in Quezon City on April 23, 2025. The pope died on April 21 from stroke less than a month after he was discharged from the hospital due to a respiratory illness. PHOTOS BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE
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