Former US President Joe Biden has arrived at the Vatican for Pope Francis’s funeral this morning, assisted down the steps by his wife Jill and a priest.

Biden was among the first prominent figures to arrive at St Peter’s Square, seen walking hand-in-hand with Jill Biden.

He is one of dozens of current and former world leaders attending the funeral, including presidents, prime ministers, and members of European royalty.

Biden will be joined by his former political rival Donald Trump, who arrived in Rome with his wife Melania late last night.

Joe Biden has arrived at the Vatican for Pope Francis’s funeral this morning, assisted down the steps by his wife Jill and a priest