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Pope Francis Laid to Rest at Santa María la Mayor Following Historic Funeral

The late pontiff's burial fulfills his personal wishes, concluding a ceremony attended by 400,000 mourners and global leaders, with preparations now underway for the conclave to elect his successor.

El funeral del papa Francisco, en imágenes.
Los reyes Felipe y Letizia posan en la embajada de España en la Santa Sede, junto a la delegación española.
Las imágenes de la plaza de San Pedro antes del inicio del funeral del Papa.
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Overview

  • Pope Francis's state funeral in St. Peter's Square drew an estimated 400,000 attendees, including 250,000 in the square and 150,000 along the procession route to Santa María la Mayor.
  • The funeral was attended by over 100 international delegations, including U.S. President Donald Trump, Ukrainian President Volodímir Zelenski, and European leaders, marking significant diplomatic interactions.
  • After the funeral, the pontiff’s coffin was transported through Rome and interred in the Basilica of Santa María la Mayor, as per his 2023 testament, breaking with centuries of tradition.
  • The Vatican has declared nine days of mourning, during which solemn masses will be held until May 4, before the conclave convenes to elect the next pope within 20 days of Francis's death.
  • A massive security operation involving over 11,000 personnel safeguarded the event, which also saw a private burial ceremony attended by cardinals, family, and chosen representatives.