As of now, there are no confirmed reports in international media of prominent sports personalities attending Pope Francis’s funeral at St. Peter’s Square. The ceremony seems to have drawn over 200,000 mourners and was attended by numerous world leaders and dignitaries, including U.S. President Donald Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, French President Emmanuel Macron, and Prince William representing the British royal family.
While the Vatican has not released a comprehensive list of all attendees, and some public figures may have chosen to attend privately, there is no public confirmation of notable athletes or sports figures being present at the funeral. It’s worth noting that during Pope Francis’s papacy, he had interactions with various sports communities and athletes, but their attendance at his funeral has not been reported.
