Armenian President Vahagn Khachaturyan will travel to the Vatican on Saturday, Armenian News-NEWS.am was informed by the office of the president.

“On April 26, Republic President Vahagn Khachaturyan will attend the funeral service for the Holy Father of Rome, Pope Francis, at the Holy See (Vatican),” the statement said.

Earlier, it was announced that Catholicos of All Armenians Karekin II will also attend the funeral of Pope Francis.

Pope Francis died Monday morning at the age of 88. He served as the head of the Catholic Church since 2013.

Pope Francis' funeral will be held on Saturday.