At least two members of Missouri’s congressional delegation will be traveling to Rome to attend the funeral of Pope Francis – Second District Congresswoman Ann Wagner and U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt.

In a written statement, Schmitt praised the late pontiff for his dedication to the Catholic church.

“I am honored to represent my state and my country at the funeral services for Pope Francis alongside President Donald Trump, First Lady Melania Trump and a bipartisan delegation,” Schmitt said.

Congresswoman Wagner is part of that bipartisan delegation.

“It was just a year ago yesterday (Apr. 24, 2024) that Ray and I were blessed to meet with the Holy Father at the Vatican and pray,” she said. “He has left a legacy of service and selflessness that will echo through future generations.”

Both Wagner and Schmitt are Roman Catholic and both Republicans.

Pope Francis died Monday at age 88 after a lengthy illness.