- Pope Francis, the 266th chief of the Roman Catholic Church, died on April 21 at the age of 88.
- His body was in a state of the Saint-Pierre basilica in the city of the Vatican before its funeral on Saturday.
- Donald Trump, Emmanuel Macron, Volodymyr Zelenskyy and other world leaders will attend the funeral.
After 12 years to be the 266th leader of the Roman Catholic Church, Pope Francis Died April 21 at the age of 88.
Francis’ body will be in the state of the Saint-Pierre basilica in the city of the Vatican before its burial in the basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome on Saturday. World leaders, including the president Donald TrumpFrench President Emmanuel Macron and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyyare ready to assist.
A new pope will be chosen by the College of Cardinals in a papal election known as the name of conclave.
The photos show powerful moments of funeral procedures of the late Pope.
After the announcement of the death of Pope Francis on Easter Monday, people in mourning gathered for a prayer of the evening chain on Place Saint-Pierre.
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Visitors have left flowers, candles and photos of the fire.
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Francis remained in condition in a wooden coffin open Tuesday in Casa Santa Marta, his papal residence.
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On Wednesday, his body was transferred to the Saint-Pierre basilica, one of the most holy sites in the Catholic Church, for three days of public viewing.
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His coffin was placed in front of the altar of the confession, which is above what is supposed to be the tomb of Saint Peter, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus.
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After conducting the basilica procession, the cardinals led a service with readings and liturgical hymns.
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Tens of thousands of people were queue to enter the Saint-Pierre basilica and pay tribute to Pope Francis.
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