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Global Leaders and Thousands Gather in Rome for Pope Francis’s Funeral

The late pontiff’s funeral will be held at St. Peter’s Square today, under tight security, as 130 delegations and 200,000 attendees honor his legacy.

Le conclave papal de 1903 après la mort du pape Léon XIII.
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Plus de 150.000 personnes seront venues, pendant trois jours, voir la dépouille du pape François, prier auprès de lui, ou pour lui.

Overview

  • Pope Francis, who passed away on April 21 at age 88, will be laid to rest at the Basilica Papale Sainte-Marie-Majeure, fulfilling his final wishes.
  • The funeral mass, led by Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, begins at 10:00 AM in St. Peter’s Square, with 50 heads of state and 10 monarchs in attendance.
  • Approximately 250,000 people have paid their respects during the three-day lying-in-state at St. Peter’s Basilica, with thousands more expected today.
  • Rome is under unprecedented security measures, including anti-drone systems, snipers, and restricted airspace, to protect crowds and dignitaries.
  • Over 2,700 journalists are covering the event, underscoring its global significance as a moment of reflection and transition for the Catholic Church.