Pope Francis funeral in photos: Key images from historic day
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Emma Marsden is a freelance news reporter for Newsweek who has lived in the U.K and the U.S. Her interests are trending news, politics, crime, culture, travel, and entertainment. Emma has worked for broadcasters BBC and ITV, and written for Johnston Press, Asian Standard newspaper, Reach PLC, and Valnet. Emma holds a first-class honors degree in Journalism and English, a masters with distinction and a pending PhD in creative writing. She is currently writing her first novel in the genre of Domestic Noir. Languages: English and some Welsh.
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Pope Francis' funeral commenced in a solemn ceremony at the Vatican on Saturday, drawing hundreds of thousands of mourners from around the world.
Pictures capture poignant moments from the funeral, including the attendance of global dignitaries, solemn rituals, and the emotional responses of the faithful.
The funeral Mass was held in St. Peter's Square, where Pope Francis' simple wooden coffin was displayed, reflecting his commitment to humility.
After three days of public viewing that saw approximately 250,000 mourners pay their respects, the coffin was sealed in a private ceremony.
World leaders, including U.S. President Donald Trump, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and Prince William attended the service, highlighting Pope Francis' global impact.
The photographs from the event serve as a visual tribute to Pope Francis' legacy of compassion, humility, and dedication to social justice.