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Did Donald Trump break the dress code at Pope Francis' funeral?

Trump wore a blue suit for the occasion


Maria Loreto
Senior Writer
APRIL 30, 2025 12:51 PM EDT

President Donald Trump was one of the guests at Pope Francis' funeral. The ceremony was hosted this past Saturday and welcomed all manner of notorious guests, world leaders, and Catholic followers from all corners of the world. 

As the days pass, one of the topics of conversation that remain is Donald Trump's attire, which has sparked some conversation from online viewers and fashion experts. 

What Donald Trump wore

Donald Trump wore a blue suit to the Pope's funeral, sparking some conversation© AFP via Getty Images
Donald Trump wore a blue suit to the Pope's funeral, sparking some conversation

President Trump wore a blue suit with a matching tie and a white button-up. He also wore an American flag pin attached to his breast.

Images of the event show him flanked by Melania Trump and other heads of state, demonstrating some contrast within his fashion choices. 

Melania wore a black outfit from the Italian fashion house Dolce & Gabbana, a reference to the location and its history. Other heads of state present in the image include King Felipe and Queen Letizia of Spain, France's President Emmanuel Macron, Poland's President Andrzej Duda, and more. They were all wearing black. 

Did the Vatican issue a dress code?

Prince William at Pope Francis' funeral on April 26© Getty Images
Prince William also wore a navy suit for the occasion

The Vatican is a place known for its strict rules, with members of the clergy making for an impressive sight as they wore the necessary regalia. According to Fortune Magazine, the Vatican issued a strict all-black dress code for its guests. 

"For men, it dictated dark suits with white shirts and long black ties," reads the publication. "Shoes, long socks, coats, and umbrellas were also specified to be black to mark the occasion." 

In the case of women, they were advised to wear "long black dresses, black closed-toe shoes, gloves, and a veil." Melania and Jill Biden adhered strictly to these rules. 

Melania Trump at Pope Francis' funeral on April 26© Getty Images
Melania Trump followed The Vatican's strict dress-code, wearing a black outfit with matching veil and gloves

Did other people wear blue? 

While the online conversation is centered on Trump, other male guests also wore blue, including Prince William, who rounded out his outfit with a black tie, King Abdullah, and President Joe Biden

Their outfits were darker than Trump's but still within the navy blue range. 

Joe and Jill Biden at Pope Francis' funeral© AFP via Getty Images
Joe and Jill Biden were also present at the funeral

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