Former President Joe Biden, a devout Catholic, will also be attending the funeral. Russian Premier Vladmir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jiping are not expected to attend, according to Bloomberg.
Father James Martin, editor at large for American Magazine, a Jesuit publication, told Bloomberg that he believes the Cardinals who will select a next Pope will consider global politics as part of their choice.
"It's natural for the college of cardinals to consider the signs of the times, that is what is going on in the world," Martin said to Bloomberg. "So broadly speaking they will be considering the geopolitical situation."
Trump has not weighed in on who should be the next Pope, only offering praise to Pope Francis.