Pope Francis rests at Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica after his funeral drew massive crowds. About 400,000 mourners filled Rome's streets as world leaders paid their respects. The Vatican stated that the Pope became the first in over 100 years to be buried outside Vatican walls. His final journey ended with a private ceremony for close friends.
Donald Trump, Volodymyr Zelensky, and Prince William joined the throngs of people who came to say goodbye. Italy's interior minister, Matteo Piantedosi, confirmed the huge attendance numbers through Italian news. Nearly 150,000 people watched the procession carrying his coffin to its final resting place. The burial marked the end of a historic day of mourning for the Catholic Church.
The actual funeral mass drew 250,000 people to St Peter's Square and nearby areas. The Pope's decision to be buried at Santa Maria Maggiore rather than beneath St Peter's broke with recent tradition. His burial took place away from public view after the formal ceremonies ended.
Donald Trump, Volodymyr Zelensky, and Prince William joined the throngs of people who came to say goodbye. Italy's interior minister, Matteo Piantedosi, confirmed the huge attendance numbers through Italian news. Nearly 150,000 people watched the procession carrying his coffin to its final resting place. The burial marked the end of a historic day of mourning for the Catholic Church.
The actual funeral mass drew 250,000 people to St Peter's Square and nearby areas. The Pope's decision to be buried at Santa Maria Maggiore rather than beneath St Peter's broke with recent tradition. His burial took place away from public view after the formal ceremonies ended.
