The funeral sets off the first of nine days of official Vatican mourning for Francis, who took over following the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI in 2013.

Pope Francis died at the Vatican on Easter Monday of a stroke and heart failure, following a long illness.

Pope Francis' coffin has been sealed, ahead of his funeral tomorrow morning. 

Donald Trump made the remark as he landed in Rome ahead of the harrowing ceremony.

taly launched its security plan Wednesday with hundreds of foreign delegations expected at the Vatican Saturday for Pope Francis’s funeral

Royalty, presidents, prime ministers and a legion of faithful will pay their last respects to Pope Francis on Saturday at a funeral Mass in St. Peter's Square to honor his sometimes turbulent papacy.

From migration to the environment and Gaza, Trump and the late Pope Francis did not see eye to eye on various issues. However, is Trump not being seated in the front row a snub by the Vatican, or simply protocol? Find out

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Video. A new mural by street artist Laika has appeared near the Vatican, drawing attention for its satirical take on world leaders expected to attend the upcoming funeral of Pope Francis.

World leaders, including President Donald Trump, have converged on Rome for Pope Francis’ funeral. Follow live updates here.

Heads of state, royals and mourners are due to attend the 90-minute funeral of the late Pope Francis. The ceremony begins at 10 a.m. Vatican time. Follow the latest.

Vatican City: The Vatican formally ended the lying in state of Pope Francis on Friday evening, sealing his coffin during a private religious ceremony

Pope Francis' funeral seating arrangements based on French alphabet, with Trump likely in front rows.

He and his wife Sabina paid their respects to the late pontiff this afternoon.

World leaders, including U.S. President Donald Trump and Argentine President Javier Milei, are converging on Rome for Saturday’s funeral.