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

President Droupadi Murmu to attend state funeral of Pope Francis in Vatican City, offering condolences on behalf of India.

The people of Ireland have ‘appreciation’ for the life of the late pontiff, Michael D Higgins has said.

US President Donald Trump will be sat in the third row at Pope Francis' funeral.

Murmu will be on a two-day visit to Vatican City and offer condolences on behalf of the government and people of India.

President Droupadi Murmu and Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju have departed for Vatican City to attend Pope Francis's state funeral.

Organisers were forced to keep the doors of St. Peter’s Basilica open overnight due to unprecedented crowds.

Heads of State and Royalty gather in Rome for Pope Francis' funeral, while the poor pay homage in humility.

President Higgins said he is "pleased to communicate the appreciation of all of the people of Ireland" for the life of Pope Francis, whom he met on five occasions

Key figures from across the globe are set to attend the funeral of Pope Francis on April 26. Here's what we know so far.