Pope Francis: Massive funeral and humble burial

Pope Francis: Massive funeral and humble burial

Presidents, royalty and simple mourners have farewelled Pope Francis at a solemn funeral ceremony at the Vatican, where a cardinal appealed for the pontiff's legacy of caring for migrants, the downtrodden and the environment to be kept alive.

From the mightiest to the humble: Thousands gather for Pope Francis funeral

Pope Francis was remembered for his dedication to the poor and advocacy for migrants at grand Vatican farewell.

Almost all the royal families in Europe, but also from all over the world, attended the funeral of Pope Francis on Saturday, April 26.

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In a series of tweets, accompanied by images of the event, Rosa Icela shared her message.

Pope Francis' funeral was attended by a quarter of a million interested parties. Among them were a remarkable number of Asian and Latin American people.