Pope Francis Funeral Draws Large Crowds Under Sunny Skies With Global Media and World Leaders Gathered at Vatican
The funeral of Pope Francis solemnly took place Saturday morning in St. Peter’s square drawing roughly 200,000 people, including 50 heads of state, 10 reigning monarchs and throngs of global media outlets providing coverage of the ritual expected to draw billions of viewers.
Mourners gave Pope Francis his final salute on a sunny morning six days after his death, at 88, on Easter Monday. Since Wednesday, more than 120,000 faithful had lined up in St. Peter’s Basilica through Friday to pay their respects.
In keeping with his stated wish to simplify the papal funeral rites, Pope Francis’ body had been lying in a wooden casket at St. Peter’s, having done away with the tradition of three coffins — two made of cypress and oak, and one of lead.
Former U.S. President Joe Biden and former first lady Jill Biden were among the first to arrive for pope’s funeral in St. Peter’s Square.
Mourners gave Pope Francis his final salute on a sunny morning six days after his death, at 88, on Easter Monday. Since Wednesday, more than 120,000 faithful had lined up in St. Peter’s Basilica through Friday to pay their respects.
In keeping with his stated wish to simplify the papal funeral rites, Pope Francis’ body had been lying in a wooden casket at St. Peter’s, having done away with the tradition of three coffins — two made of cypress and oak, and one of lead.
Former U.S. President Joe Biden and former first lady Jill Biden were among the first to arrive for pope’s funeral in St. Peter’s Square.
- 4/26/2025
- by Nick Vivarelli
- Variety Film + TV
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