India, April 26 -- President Donald Trump and his predecessor, Joe Biden, might share an awkward moment at Pope Francis' funeral on Saturday as the two are expected to be seated close by, in the third row. While the Vatican has not released official details yet, Polish pontiff John Paul II's funeral in 2005 offers insights into seating arrangements.

Several heads of state, including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, are expected to attend the pope's funeral. Delegations from over 130 countries and at least 10 reigning monarchs will also be in Rome.

However, like John Paul II's funeral, foreign leaders are expected to be seated on one side of Pope Francis' coffin and members of the church o...