Photos show the most powerful moments from Pope Francis' funeral proceedings
- Pope Francis, the 266th head of the Roman Catholic Church, died on April 21 at the age of 88.
- Trump, Macron, Zelenskyy, and other world leaders attended the funeral Mass on Saturday.
- Over 250,000 people gathered to pay their respects to the late pontiff, Vatican authorities said.
After 12 years of serving as the 266th head of the Roman Catholic Church, Pope Francis died on April 21 at the age of 88.
Thousands of people paid their respects as the pontiff’s body lay in state inside St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City in the days before his burial in the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome.
Saturday’s funeral Mass was attended by world leaders, including President Donald Trump, French President Emmanuel Macron, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
A new pope will be chosen by the College of Cardinals in a papal election known as the conclave.
Photos show powerful moments from the late pope’s funeral proceedings.
After Pope Francis’ death was announced on Easter Monday, mourners assembled for an evening rosary prayer in St. Peter’s Square.
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Visitors left flowers, candles, and photos of the late pope.
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The late pope lay in state in an open wooden coffin on Tuesday at Casa Santa Marta, his papal residence.
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On Wednesday, his body was transferred to St. Peter’s Basilica, one of the holiest sites in the Catholic church, for three days of public viewing.
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His coffin was placed in front of the Altar of the Confession, which sits above what is believed to be the tomb of Saint Peter, one of Jesus’ Twelve Apostles.
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After leading the procession to the Basilica, the Cardinals conducted a service featuring liturgical readings and hymns.
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Tens of thousands of people waited in line to enter St. Peter’s Basilica and pay their respects to Pope Francis.
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On Saturday, Pope Francis’ funeral Mass took place in front of St. Peter’s Basilica.
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Vatican authorities said more than 250,000 people watched on during the ceremony, which included Gregorian chants and Latin verses.
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Dozens of world leaders attended the Holy event, including Trump. Macron, Zelenskyy, and Biden also attended.
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After the Mass, the coffin carrying the Pope’s body was brought to the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, his final resting place.
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