Mark Carney to skip pope’s funeral, Gov. Gen. Mary Simon will represent Canada

Mark Carney to skip pope’s funeral, Gov. Gen. Mary Simon will represent Canada

Gov. Gen. Mary Simon will represent Canada at the funeral for Pope Francis at the Vatican on Saturday, says Prime Minister Mark Carney.

Gov. Gen. Mary Simon to represent Canada at Pope Francis’s funeral - National

Gov. Gen. Mary Simon will represent Canada at the funeral for Pope Francis at the Vatican on Saturday, with all five of the country's cardinals also expected to attend.

Gov. Gen. Mary Simon to represent Canada at Pope Francis's funeral Saturday

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney will not be taking time away from the federal election campaign to attend the funeral for Pope Francis. He says Gov. Gen.