A bipartisan delegation of House lawmakers will be attending Pope Francis’s memorial service in Rome this weekend, Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) announced Friday. 

The group of 10 legislators, led by House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.), will attend the pope's funeral Saturday in St. Peter’s Square in Vatican City. 

Scalise will be accompanied by Reps. French Hill (R-Ark.), Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), Brendan Boyle (D-Pa.), Ann Wagner (R-Mo.), Tom Suozzi (D-N.Y.), John Joyce (R-Pa.), Pete Stauber (R-Minn.), Scott Fitzgerald (R-Wis.) and Laura Gillen (D-N.Y.), according to the press release.

“I am honored to be asked to lead the Congressional delegation of the House Representatives to attend the funeral of Pope Francis at the Vatican this weekend," Scalise said in a statement. "The Holy Father humbly devoted his life in service to the Church, and he was dedicated to spreading the Gospel of the Lord to the world."

“As a lifelong Catholic, I am honored to represent the House in paying our respects and praying for the soul of Pope Francis, as Catholics all around the world grieve, and as Church leaders prepare to elect a new pope in the coming weeks,” he added.

The group will join scores of world leaders and other influential people who will be in attendance for the funeral. President Trump, first lady Melania Trump, former President Biden and former first lady Jill Biden, are all expected to attend the procession. 

The pontiff died on April 21 at the age of 88 at his Casa Santa Marta residence in Vatican City after battling health issues from chronic lung disease. His heart failed after he suffered a stroke that put him in a coma, officials said.

Johnson offered his condolences for Catholics around the world who are mourning the loss of their leader. His death, the first of a sitting pope since 2005, will now kick off a high stakes search — known as the conclave — for the next pontiff.

“Our prayers are with the many Christians who mourn the passing of Pope Francis,” Johnson said. “It is my honor to send this Congressional delegation, during which participating Members will celebrate the life of Pope Francis and the teaching of the Catholic Church.”