Pope Francis laid to rest after Vatican funeral as world leaders join thousands in mourning

Pope Francis' funeral attended by world leaders, royals and pilgrims

A funeral and procession for Pope Francis has been attended by 400,000 - bringing together royals, world leaders, pilgrims and refugees. The first Latin American pope has been remembered as a champion for peace, inclusion, and mercy.

Biden and Harris Fail to Acknowledge Pope Francis's Funeral: A Reflection of Their Leadership? - Real News Now

The last rites of Pope Francis were marked with a notable congregation, with St. Peter’s Square teeming with royalty, nation heads, and high-ranking church officials, along with thousands of ordinary folks influenced by his stance on poverty and marginalized sections of society. The much-loved virtuous leader had asked for a modest memorial, which clashed distinctly with the lavish ceremonial customs of Vatican. Close to a quarter of a million i…

So, today...: Pope Bergoglio's funeral, the “not simple” funeral and the Conclave

Royalty, world leaders and hundreds of thousands of mourners gathered at the Vatican on Saturday to attend the funeral of Pope Francis, beginning a nine-day period of mourning before the conclave to elect a new pope.

Francis laid to rest as 400,000 mourn pope 'with open heart'

Hundreds of thousands of mourners joined world leaders, including US President Donald Trump, to bid farewell Saturday to Pope Francis, a champion of the poor who strived to forge a more compassionate Catholic church.

Open-air hearse carries Pope Francis' coffin to final resting place

Following the funeral of Pope Francis, his coffin is transported from the Vatican, through the streets of Rome, to its final resting place in the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore.