President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump have drawn criticism over a social media post concerning Pope Francis’ funeral.

Pope Francis passed away on Easter Monday, 21 April, at the age of 88. Cardinal Kevin Ferrell of the Vatican shared the news, stating: “At 7.35 this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the home of the Father. His entire life was dedicated to the service of the Lord and of his church.

“He taught us to live the values of the Gospel with faithfulness, courage, and universal love, especially for the poorest and most marginalised.”

With the Pope’s passing confirmed, the Vatican has now entered its traditional nine-day mourning period, ahead of the funeral, scheduled for Saturday, 26 April. The process of selecting his successor is expected to begin shortly afterward.

The cause of death was revealed to be a cerebral stroke that led to a coma and irreversible heart failure. Tributes from around the world poured in, honoring the Pope’s legacy and service.

However, one reaction stood out — and not in a good way. A post made by President Trump on his Truth Social platform did not sit well with many online.

In the post, Trump shared that he and Melania would be attending the funeral in Rome and said, “We look forward to being there!”