Melania Trump breaks silence after Vatican visit with Donald
Melania Trump arrived with Donald Trump at the Vatican for Pope Francis's funeral, drawing considerable attention for various reasons. The First Lady of the United States chose to comment publicly after returning to the country.
Although last Saturday, the eyes of the whole world were focused on the deceased Pope Francis, the presence of Melania and Donald Trump did not go unnoticed. Cameras captured the politician's wife gently reproaching him to prevent any embarrassment.
The dignified attire of the First Lady received warm reviews in contrast to his navy blue suit, which he wore to the Vatican. The situation, reported by American media, also sparked many emotions. They wrote about the couple's "fake" and "awkward" kiss just before boarding the plane.
Donald Trump was criticised for not wishing his wife a happy 55th birthday, which coincided with the day of the Pope's funeral. News of the media fuss surely reached Melania, as she decided to make an exception and speak publicly.
The First Lady shared a black-and-white photograph taken during the funeral mass on her official profile. Her eyes were closed in it because — as she claims — she was deep in prayer.
I had the honor of attending Pope Francis’ funeral, on this day, where I prayed for the healing of those who are suffering and for peace in the world — she wrote on Instagram.
Melania Trump also expressed gratitude to everyone who extended "heartfelt birthday wishes" to her. Upon returning to the White House, her husband spoke out, assuring that he had not forgotten her anniversary. He told reporters that they had enjoyed a wonderful dinner and praised her as an outstanding First Lady.
The presidential couple supposedly had the dinner aboard Air Force One. Perhaps they chose not to do so in Europe due to the solemnity of the circumstances following the death of the head of the Catholic Church.
Melania Trump is connected with the Catholic religion
There has been long-standing discussion about the former model's connection to this religion. She is the second wife of a sitting president of the United States raised in the Roman Catholic faith, following Jacqueline Kennedy. She was born in Slovenia, which in 1970 was part of Yugoslavia.
The 55-year-old did not hide her emotion during Pope Francis's funeral, and due to these emotions, she would occasionally cover her face with a black veil.
