Did Pope Benedict XVI Request that Biden Not Attend His Funeral?

Nowhere is there evidence to suggest that Pope Benedict XVI requested invites for his funeral to exclude Joe Biden, who is Catholic.

the following in response to a question about whether the U.S. was sending a delegation to the funeral:

"The express request on the part of the emeritus pope is that everything be simple, both with regard to the funeral as well as the other celebrations and gestures during this time of pain," he said. "Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, January 3, 2023." The White House, 4 Jan. 2023, https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/press-briefings/2023/01/03/press-briefing-by-press-secretary-karine-jean-pierre-january-3-2023/. Accessed 5 Jan. 2023.

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