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Pope Francis funeral updates: Pope Francis laid to rest after historic funeral in front of 250,000

Francis died on April 26 at 88 years old.

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Last updated: Saturday, April 26, 2025 12:00PM GMT
Pope Francis laid to rest after historic funeral in front of 250,000
Pope Francis, the 266th pope of the Roman Catholic Church, was remembered Saturday during a historic funeral ceremony.

Pope Francis, the 266th pope of the Roman Catholic Church, was buried Saturday, April 26 at the Basilica of Saint Mary Major after dying one week ago at 88 years old.

Francis, who took his name after Saint Francis of Assisi, was known for his outreach to the poor and those in poverty and that will be reflected in his minimalist burial at Saint Mary Major. He is the first pope to be buried outside the Vatican in over a century and the first to be buried at Santa Maria Maggiore in more than 300 years.

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Apr 26, 2025, 7:34 AM

Photos show the funeral for Pope Francis

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The coffin of Pope Francis arrives at St. Mary Major Basilica for his burial ceremony, in Rome, Saturday, April 26, 2025.
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Apr 26, 2025, 7:49 AM GMT

Trump pays respects along with Melania, Joe and Jill Biden also in attendance

President Donald Trump has arrived at St. Peter's Square alongside First Lady Melania Trump to pay their respects and say goodbye to Pope Francis.

Pres. Donald Donald Trump arrived with his wife, Melania. He is among more than 50 heads of state and other dignitaries attending the funeral of Pope Francis.

Former President Joe Biden and his wife, Jill, are also in attendance.

Donald Trump paid his respects to Pope Francis at his closed coffin inside St. Peter's Basilica before making his way outside to take his seat with many other world leaders and dignitaries.

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Apr 26, 2025, 7:36 AM GMT

The funeral of Pope Francis set to begin in less than an hour

World leaders and global dignitaries, along with tens of thousands of mourners, are arriving in St. Peter's Square as the funeral of Pope Francis is set to begin at 10 a.m. at the Vatican.

Heavy security can also be seen as thousands of Italian police and law enforcement are out in force Saturday morning, watching over the gathering crowds in advance of the start of the funeral.

People line up to pay their respects to Pope Francis lying in state, inside St. Peter's Basilica, at the Vatican, Friday, April 25, 2025.
People line up to pay their respects to Pope Francis lying in state, inside St. Peter's Basilica, at the Vatican, Friday, April 25, 2025.
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Apr 26, 2025, 7:34 AM GMT

Photos show the funeral for Pope Francis

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The coffin of Pope Francis arrives at St. Mary Major Basilica for his burial ceremony, in Rome, Saturday, April 26, 2025.
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Apr 28, 2025, 10:14 PM GMT

Former Pres. Biden, former first lady arrive for Pope Francis' funeral

Former Pres. Biden and former first lady Dr. Jill Biden arrive for the funeral of Pope Francis in St. Peter's Square.

Former President Joe Biden, second from left, and his wife Jill, left, arrive for the funeral of Pope Francis in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, Saturday, April 26, 2025.
Former President Joe Biden, second from left, and his wife Jill, left, arrive for the funeral of Pope Francis in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, Saturday, April 26, 2025.

He is only the second Catholic president ever and a great admirer of Pope Francis, whom he met twice as sitting president: in October 2021 and June 2024.

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