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Pope Francis Laid to Rest Following Simplified Funeral in Vatican City

World leaders and thousands of mourners gathered in St. Peter’s Square for a 90-minute service honoring the late pontiff’s legacy of humility and reform.

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Overview

  • Pope Francis, who passed away on Easter Monday at age 88, was buried at the Basilica of Saint Mary MajorRome, breaking with traditional Vatican burial customs.
  • The funeral, attended by an estimated 200,000 people, was presided over by Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re and adhered to the simplified rites introduced by Francis in 2024.
  • Dignitaries from over 150 countries, including U.S. President Donald Trump, former President Joe Biden, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, were among those paying respects.
  • Francis’s single wooden coffin, lined with zinc, was carried through the streets of Rome, allowing the public to bid farewell during his final journey.
  • The College of Cardinals is expected to convene between May 5 and 10 to begin the conclave process to elect the next pope, following the nine-day mourning period.