Pope Francis’ funeral on April 28 sparked controversy over seating arrangements,
particularly regarding former U.S. President Donald Trump. Initially
expected to be seated in a “third-tier” position, Trump ended up in the
front row, a move that generated significant online debate. The seating
was supposed to prioritize Catholic royalty, followed by non-Catholic
royals and world leaders, with Trump anticipated to be placed between
the leaders of Finland and Estonia. Despite media reports and Vatican
expectations, Trump secured a more prominent seat, which led to criticism.
His attire—a blue suit instead of the customary black—also drew negative
reactions. Many felt it was a sign of disrespect, with one Twitter user
calling him “a disgrace to America and the world
