Bush to attend Pope's funeral
President George Bush and his wife, Laura, will attend the Pope’s funeral, the White House said today.
Spokesman Scott McClellan said the White House would announce the rest of the delegation that will attend with Bush later today. He said with all the countries planning to send high-level representatives to the funeral, the United States will keep its delegation small.
He said the Bushes probably will leave on Wednesday for the Friday funeral, although plans were still being finalised.
Germany said President Horst Koehler and Chancellor Gerard Schroeder will attend the funeral.
