Tens of thousands say goodbye to Pope Francis lying in state

Pope Francis remembered in his hometown of Buenos Aires: See photos

Thousands took to the streets in Pope Francis' hometown of Buenos Aires to honor the life of the pontiff.

Buenos Aires farewells native pontiff with tears and calls to action

With songs, candles, tears and prayers, Buenos Aires mourners marked the burial of pontiff and native son Pope Francis Saturday. As the 88-year-old was being laid to rest an ocean away in Rome, thousands gathered in his hometown cathedral for a dawn vigil, solemn mass and procession of remembrance. "He's here among the ragged ones,

The late Pope wanted to be a shepherd on the equal footing of his flock. In Rome, in addition to the powerful of the world, those who are especially fond of Francis take leave.

Pope Francis' funeral in pictures - The world unites to bid farewell to 'the People's Pope'

Church bells have rung out across Rome as the funeral service to honour the life of the late pontiff begins.World leaders have congregated in Rome to attend the funeral and mourn the loss of Pope Francis.Following a number of days on display at St Peter's Basilica for public viewing, a funeral mass in St Peter's Square to honour the pontiff was attended by leaders from across the world.The Vatican expected some 250,000 mourners to fill St Peter'…

PHOTO GALLERY: Pope Francis' Funeral

Pope Francis died at the age of 88.

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