Pope Francis laid to rest after Vatican funeral as world leaders join thousands in mourning
- Pope Francis's funeral Mass took place on April 26, 2025, in Saint Peter's Square, attended by leaders from more than 150 countries and thousands of mourners.
- His death occurred on April 21, 2025, at the age of 88, following a stroke, prompting a profound period of mourning and transition for the Roman Catholic Church.
- The open-air ceremony was celebrated by 220 cardinals and 750 bishops, with applause resonating across Saint Peter's Square during the funeral.
- Pope Francis will be buried outside the Vatican at the Basilica of Saint Mary Major, breaking a century-old tradition, while Italy has implemented a major security operation for the event.
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Pope Francis laid to rest
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.
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