US EditionPope Francis laid to rest after Vatican funeral as world leaders join thousands in mourning
- Pope Francis, 88, died Monday and will have his funeral in the Vatican's St. Peter's Square Saturday.
- His death followed a stroke, prompting tens of thousands to wait hours for farewells.
- Over 90,000 mourners filed past his open coffin by Thursday evening inside the basilica.
- The Vatican confirmed 130 delegations attending, including 50 heads of state and 10 sovereigns.
- His burial will occur Saturday at St. Mary Major basilica before the conclave begins May 5.
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Pope Francis' funeral attended by world leaders, royals and pilgrims
A funeral and procession for Pope Francis has been attended by 400,000 - bringing together royals, world leaders, pilgrims and refugees. The first Latin American pope has been remembered as a champion for peace, inclusion, and mercy.
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Royalty, world leaders and hundreds of thousands of mourners gathered at the Vatican on Saturday to attend the funeral of Pope Francis, beginning a nine-day period of mourning before the conclave to elect a new pope.
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