'Adios el papa Francisco': The world bids adieu to Pope Francis
Pope Francis’ funeral took place in the St Peter’s Square on Saturday. Hundreds of thousands of people, including several world leaders turned out on a beautiful April day to say their final goodbyes to the late pontiff. Let’s take a closer look at the funeral
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The coffin of Pope Francis is blessed, during the funeral ceremony in St Peter's Square at the Vatican. AP
People stand next near the coffin of Pope Francis, at the Papal Basilica of Saint Mary Major (Santa Maria Maggiore) during his funeral, in Rome, Reuters
Ukraine's President Volodymr Zelenskyy, front row second from left, and Ukraine's first lady Olena Zelenska, left, and President Droupadi Murmu are seen amongst other dignitaries during the funeral of Pope Francis. AP
A priest gives communion to a faithful during the funeral of Pope Francis in St Peter's Square at the Vatican. AP
A nun holds a phot of Pope Francis while attending his funeral in St Peter's Square at the Vatican. AP
Faithful listen to mass during the funeral of Pope Francis in St Peter's Square at the Vatican. AP
Cardinals leave at the end of the funeral of Pope Francis as his coffin is seen at right, in St. Peter's Square. AP
The coffin of Pope Francis is carried inside St Mary Major Basilica for his burial ceremony. AP