Former President Joe Biden will attend Pope Francis’ funeral on Saturday.

Biden’s Office confirmed that Joe Biden will travel to Vatican City on Saturday to attend Pope Francis’ funeral.

Joe’s wife, Jill Biden, will also make the visit to Italy.

According to a spokesperson from the Office of Michelle and Barack Obama, former President Barack Obama is not expected to attend the funeral.

Former Pres. Joe Biden and Dr. Jill Biden are expected to attend the funeral of Pope Francis on Saturday, a spokesperson for the former president confirmed to ABC News.

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BREAKING: President Joe and Jill Biden will attend the funeral of Pope Francis on Saturday in Vatican City.

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Here’s what CBS reported:

Former President Joe Biden, who maintained a close working and personal relationship with Pope Francis dating back to the late pontiff’s visit to the United States in 2015, will attend the papal funeral Saturday in Vatican City, Biden’s office confirmed Friday.

Former first lady Jill Biden will also be traveling with her husband to Italy for the funeral.

Francis began his papacy in 2013 during the Obama administration, but former President Barack Obama is not planning to attend, according to a spokesman.

President Trump and first lady Melania Trump left Friday morning for Rome to attend the funeral.

Bipartisan delegations of House and Senate lawmakers are also heading to Rome to pay their respects.

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Per ABC News:

Former President Joe Biden and Dr. Jill Biden are expected to attend the funeral of Pope Francis on Saturday, a spokesperson for the former president confirmed to ABC News.

Biden is the second Catholic president in U.S. history, after John F. Kennedy.

President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump are expected to be in attendance as well.

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