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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and First Lady Liza Araneta Marcos will attend the funeral of Pope Francis in Vatican City this Saturday. The confirmation came from Palace Press Officer Claire Castro during a briefing with reporters on Wednesday. Castro stated, "The President and the First Lady will do," when asked about their attendance. No details have been provided yet regarding their travel schedule to Vatican City. The funeral is expected to draw global leaders and dignitaries. The first couple's participation underscores the Philippines' strong ties with the Catholic Church. Further updates on their itinerary are anticipated in the coming days.

The Vatican has recognized 167 Sri Lankan Catholics killed in Islamic State inspired suicide bombings six years ago as witnesses of faith, according to the country's Catholic Church. Hundreds gathered for a vigil on Monday at St. Anthony's Church, one of the attack sites, to honor victims from Christian, Buddhist, Hindu, and Islamic communities. Religious leaders joined the memorial service marking the anniversary of the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings.