Pope Francis is set to be laid to rest following a funeral ceremony at St Peter's Square after lying in state for three days. The outdoor mass, expected to draw up to 200,000 mourners and attended by world leaders including Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy, will begin at 10.00 CEST. After the service, the late pontiff will be buried in Santa Maria Maggiore, marking a historic moment as the world pays its respects to the beloved figure.
After lying in state for three days, Pope Francis will be laid to rest on Saturday following a funeral ceremony at St Peter's Square in Vatican City.
Tens of thousands of mourners, many of whom travelled from across the world to attend, are expected to gather in the public square before the public Mass begins at 10.00 CEST.
As many as 200,000 people are expected in attendance. The late pontiff will then be transported to be buried in the basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore.
A funeral Mass will be held outdoors, with heads of state, including US President Donald Trump and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy, slated to attend.
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