Overview

• Pope Francis' funeral Mass took place on April 26 in St. Peter's Square, attended by royalty, presidents, and prime ministers from over 150 nations, including U.S. President Donald Trump.
• The 90-minute service, presided over by Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, reflected Francis’ emphasis on simplicity and humility, contrasting with the elaborate rites of past papal funerals.
• Francis was buried at the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, the first pope in over a century to be interred outside the Vatican, fulfilling his personal wish for a modest resting place.
• During the three-day lying-in-state, approximately 250,000 mourners viewed his coffin at St. Peter’s Basilica, highlighting his widespread appeal as the first Latin American pope.
• Preparations are underway for the conclave to elect his successor, expected to begin after the nine-day mourning period concludes on May 5.