Updated Apr 26, 2025 - World
In photos: Hundreds of thousands pay respects to Pope Francis at his funeral
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Rows of mourners sit for Pope Francis' funeral in St. Peter's square on Saturday. Photo: Alessandra Benedetti - Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images
Pope Francis' open coffin at the Vatican's St. Peter's Basilica drew tens of thousands of mourners, and his funeral Saturday attracted some 250,000 in St. Peter's Square in the Vatican.
The big picture: Early video shows people lining up for hours to view the open coffin of the Catholic leader, who died on Easter Monday. President Trump is among the world leaders who attended the papal funeral.
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Editor's note: This article has been updated with more photos and details about the funeral.
