"We will depart from the hotel at 7:30 a.m. local time. The Mass is expected to take place between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. local time," Pigai stated when confirmed from here on Saturday.
Alongside Minister Pigai and former President Widodo, Indonesia's delegation attending the Pope's funeral includes two other representatives: Deputy Minister of Finance Thomas Djiwandono and Ignasius Jonan, who chaired the committee for Pope Francis' visit to Indonesia in 2024.
Minister Pigai noted that the four Indonesian representatives would wear black suits, black ties, and peci caps during the final tribute to the Pope.
Three representatives from Indonesia, appointed by President Prabowo Subianto, arrived in Rome, Italy, on Friday (June 25), and Minister Pigai arrived on Thursday (June 24).
Moreover, he spoke of having attended the Mass at St. Peter's Basilica along with Jonan and Djiwandono.
"We are staying in the same hotel and on the same floor in Rome," Pigai stated.
The funeral ceremony commenced when Pope Francis’ wooden coffin was carried into St. Peter's Square on Saturday.
Pigai confirmed US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump's attendance at Pope Francis's funeral.
According to the Roman Police, over 160 delegations from various countries and international organizations attended the funeral.
The late Pope Francis will be buried at the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome.
Pope Francis, the first Latin American pope, passed away at the age of 88 in his residence in Vatican City.
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