• Pope buried in Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore
  • Thousands of mourners line streets to pay final respects
  • Pope's coffin transported through streets of Rome after Mass
  • World leaders and royalty among dignitaries at funeral
An overview of the funeral of Pope Francis in St Peter's Square at the Vatican on Saturday, April 26. AP
An overview of the funeral of Pope Francis in St Peter's Square at the Vatican on Saturday, April 26. AP
Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re delivers his homily as he presides over Pope Francis's funeral ceremony at St Peter's Square. AFP
Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re delivers his homily as he presides over Pope Francis's funeral ceremony at St Peter's Square. AFP
The coffin of Pope Francis is placed on the ground in St Peter's Square for his funeral. AP
The coffin of Pope Francis is placed on the ground in St Peter's Square for his funeral. AP
In St Peter’s Square, pallbearers carry the coffin of Pope Francis Getty Images
In St Peter’s Square, pallbearers carry the coffin of Pope Francis Getty Images
Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, pictured with world leaders and dignitaries. Getty Images
Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, pictured with world leaders and dignitaries. Getty Images
US President Donald Trump and his wife, Melania Trump, arrive for Pope Francis's funeral at St Peter's Square, in the Vatican. AFP
US President Donald Trump and his wife, Melania Trump, arrive for Pope Francis's funeral at St Peter's Square, in the Vatican. AFP
French President Emmanuel Macron, centre, joins other world leaders and dignitaries at the funeral of Pope Francis. AP
French President Emmanuel Macron, centre, joins other world leaders and dignitaries at the funeral of Pope Francis. AP
The UK's Prince William, centre, at St Peter's Square, in the Vatican. AFP
The UK's Prince William, centre, at St Peter's Square, in the Vatican. AFP
Members of the clergy prepare for Pope Francis's funeral, in the courtyard of St Peter's Basilica. EPA
Members of the clergy prepare for Pope Francis's funeral, in the courtyard of St Peter's Basilica. EPA
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva arrives for the funeral. Getty Images
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva arrives for the funeral. Getty Images
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his wife, Victoria Starmer, arrive for the funeral Mass of Pope Francis in St Peter's Square. Reuters
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his wife, Victoria Starmer, arrive for the funeral Mass of Pope Francis in St Peter's Square. Reuters
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun is among the leaders from the Middle East who are attending the funeral in the Vatican. Reuters
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun is among the leaders from the Middle East who are attending the funeral in the Vatican. Reuters
A picture of Pope Francis is displayed before the funeral Mass for the pontiff in St Peter's Square, Vatican City. EPA
A picture of Pope Francis is displayed before the funeral Mass for the pontiff in St Peter's Square, Vatican City. EPA
Members of the clergy prepare for the funeral Mass of Pope Francis. Reuters
Members of the clergy prepare for the funeral Mass of Pope Francis. Reuters
Police stand guard as people queue near the Vatican ahead of Pope Francis's funeral. World leaders, including US President Donald Trump, are set to attend the event. AFP
Police stand guard as people queue near the Vatican ahead of Pope Francis's funeral. World leaders, including US President Donald Trump, are set to attend the event. AFP
Nuns gather near the Vatican. Tens of thousands of Catholics have travelled to Rome for the funeral of Pope Francis. AFP
Nuns gather near the Vatican. Tens of thousands of Catholics have travelled to Rome for the funeral of Pope Francis. AFP
French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte, paying their respects to Pope Francis, whose body has been lying in state inside St Peter's Basilica, in Vatican City. EPA
French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte, paying their respects to Pope Francis, whose body has been lying in state inside St Peter's Basilica, in Vatican City. EPA
US President Donald Trump and his wife, Melania, arrive at Rome's Leonardo da Vinci International airport. AP
US President Donald Trump and his wife, Melania, arrive at Rome's Leonardo da Vinci International airport. AP
The rite of sealing is performed on the coffin of Pope Francis, before his funeral at the Vatican. EPA
The rite of sealing is performed on the coffin of Pope Francis, before his funeral at the Vatican. EPA
Cardinal Camerlengo Kevin Joseph Farrell signs the official deed of Pope Francis before closing his coffin in St Peter's Basilica. AP
Cardinal Camerlengo Kevin Joseph Farrell signs the official deed of Pope Francis before closing his coffin in St Peter's Basilica. AP

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