Missouri senator to attend Pope Francis’ funeral with President Donald Trump

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt of Missouri will attend the funeral of Pope Francis in Rome with President Donald Trump and other U.S. political figures on Saturday, April 26.

In a statement from Schmitt, he expressed gratitude for being selected to attend the funeral.

“I am honored to represent my state and my country at the funeral services for Pope Francis alongside President Donald Trump, First Lady Melania Trump and a bipartisan delegation," Schmitt said. "Pope Francis dedicated his life to the Church and to Christ’s mission. Join me in praying for him, Catholics around the world and all those who loved him and that he may now rest eternally with Christ."

Other U.S. senators that are a part of the bipartisan delegation will be Senator Susan Collins (R-ME), Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL), Senator Mark Rounds (R-SD) and Senator Ed Markey (D-MA).