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Thousands of Catholic faithful, world leaders converge on St. Peter’s Square for Pope Francis’ funeral: photos

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Apr 26, 2025

Thousands gathered in St. Peter’s Square to bid farewell to Pope Francis after his death at 88 earlier this week.

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Hundreds of clergy members sit in St. Peter's Square during Pope Francis' funeral on April 26, 2025.
Hundreds of clergy members sit in St. Peter’s Square during Pope Francis’ funeral on April 26, 2025. REUTERS

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Pope Francis' coffin sits in front of foreign dignitaries including President Donald Trump during the funeral ceremony at the Vatican.
Pope Francis’ coffin sits in front of foreign dignitaries during the funeral ceremony at the Vatican. AFP via Getty Images

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Thousands of mourners and faithful descended onto St. Peter's Square to attend the funeral of Pope Francis.
Thousands of mourners and faithful descended onto St. Peter’s Square to attend the funeral of Pope Francis. AP

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Pope Francis' coffin is carried out of St. Peter's Basilica, past the College of Cardinals at the start of the funeral procession.
Pope Francis’ coffin is carried out of St. Peter’s Basilica, past the College of Cardinals at the start of the funeral procession.

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Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, the dean of the College of Cardinals, leads the funeral mass in St. Peter's Square.
Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, the dean of the College of Cardinals, leads the funeral mass in St. Peter’s Square. REUTERS

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Pallbearers carry Pope Francis' coffin out to St. Peter's Square at the beginning of the funeral mass.
Pallbearers carry Pope Francis’ coffin out to St. Peter’s Square at the beginning of the funeral mass. AP

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A faithful prays during Pope Francis' funeral mass.
A faithful prays during Pope Francis’ funeral mass. REUTERS

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Cardinals, dressed in red, gather outside St. Peter's Basilica for Pope Francis' funeral.
Cardinals, dressed in red, gather outside St. Peter’s Basilica for Pope Francis’ funeral. AFP via Getty Images

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Thousands of people gather outside the Vatican in the streets of Rome, Italy for the funeral.
Thousands of people gather outside the Vatican in the streets of Rome, Italy for the funeral. REUTERS

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President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump attend the funeral mass of Pope Francis in Vatican City.
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump attend the funeral mass of Pope Francis in Vatican City. AFP via Getty Images

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A statue overlooks the crowd in the Vatican during the funeral.
A statue overlooks the crowd in the Vatican during the funeral. AP

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Faithful pray behind barriers set up at the Vatican during Pope Francis' funeral.
Faithful pray behind barriers set up at the Vatican during Pope Francis’ funeral. REUTERS

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Pope Francis' coffin set up in front of St. Peter's Square.
Pope Francis’ coffin set up in front of St. Peter’s Square. AFP via Getty Images

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An overhead view from above St. Peter's Basilica looking down at the packed St. Peter's Square during Pope Francis' funeral.
An overhead view from above St. Peter’s Basilica looking down at the packed St. Peter’s Square during Pope Francis’ funeral. AFP via Getty Images

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Bishops stand during Pope Francis' funeral mass on April 26, 2025.
Bishops stand during Pope Francis’ funeral mass on April 26, 2025. AFP via Getty Images

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A member of the clergy sits in St. Peter's Square before the funeral ceremonies began.
A member of the clergy sits in St. Peter’s Square before the funeral ceremonies began. REUTERS

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Prince Williams arrive at St. Peter's Square ahead of Pope Francis' funeral.
Prince Williams arrive at St. Peter’s Square ahead of Pope Francis’ funeral. REUTERS

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President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump arrive at the Vatican ahead of the funeral service.
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump arrive at the Vatican ahead of the funeral service. REUTERS

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Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelensky walks towards St. Peter's Square after arriving at the Vatican.
Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelensky walks towards St. Peter’s Square after arriving at the Vatican. REUTERS

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A young mourner holds a photo of Pope Francis during the funeral mass.
A young mourner holds a photo of Pope Francis during the funeral mass. Getty Images

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