Dar es Salaam, April 25 -- DAR ES SALAAM: TANZANIAS Vice President, Dr. Philip Mpango, has departed for Vatican City to represent President Samia Suluhu Hassan at the funeral of the global leader of the Roman Catholic Church, His Holiness Pope Francis.

The funeral service for Pope Francis is scheduled to take place tomorrow, April 26, 2025, in front of St. Peters Basilica in Vatican City. The service will be followed by a burial at the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore.

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Tanzanias participation in this historic event reflects the countrys deep respect and diplomatic solidarity with the Vatican and recognition of Pope Francis immense contribution to promoting peace, u...