Congresswoman Ann Wagner to Attend Funeral of His Holiness Pope Francis with Bipartisan Congressional Delegation

Washington, D.C. – Speaker Johnson today announced a Congressional delegation, led by Majority Leader Scalise, along with Congresswoman Ann Wagner (R-MO) and a bipartisan group of their House colleagues, is traveling to the Vatican to attend the funeral service of His Holiness Pope Francis. The funeral will take place on Saturday, April 26, in St. Peter’s Square.

“I am humbled and honored to represent Missouri on this Congressional Delegation with Leader Scalise to the funeral of His Holiness Pope Francis.  It was just a year ago yesterday that Ray and I were blessed to meet with the Holy Father at the Vatican and pray," said Congresswoman Wagner.  "He has left a legacy of service and selflessness that will echo through future generations.  Tomorrow we will be mourning with those touched by his faith and devotion to the Greater Glory of God." 

“Our prayers are with the many Christians who mourn the passing of Pope Francis,” Speaker Johnson said. “It is my honor to send this Congressional delegation, during which participating Members will celebrate the life of Pope Francis and the teaching of the Catholic Church. I’ve asked the House’s highest ranking Catholic, Majority Leader Steve Scalise, to lead this bipartisan group on this faith-filled visit.”

“I am honored to be asked to lead the Congressional delegation of the House Representatives to attend the funeral of Pope Francis at the Vatican this weekend. The Holy Father humbly devoted his life in service to the Church, and he was dedicated to spreading the Gospel of the Lord to the world,” said Leader Scalise. “As a lifelong Catholic, I am honored to represent the House in paying our respects and praying for the soul of Pope Francis, as Catholics all around the world grieve, and as Church leaders prepare to elect a new pope in the coming weeks.”

The Members of the Congressional delegation are:

1.         The Honorable Steve Scalise

2.         The Honorable French Hill 

3.         The Honorable Nancy Pelosi 

4.         The Honorable Brendan Boyle 

5.         The Honorable Ann Wagner 

6.         The Honorable Tom Suozzi 

7.         The Honorable John Joyce 

8.         The Honorable Pete Stauber 

9.         The Honorable Scott Fitzgerald 

10.       The Honorable Laura Gillen