Francis died on April 26 at 88 years old.
Pope Francis, the 266th pope of the Roman Catholic Church, will be buried Saturday at the Basilica of Saint Mary Major after dying one week ago at 88 years old.
Francis, who took his name after Saint Francis of Assisi, was known for his outreach to the poor and those in poverty and that will be reflected in his minimalist burial at Saint Mary Major. He is the first pope to be buried outside the Vatican in over a century and the first to be buried at Santa Maria Maggiore in more than 300 years.
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The Vatican is now reporting that the number of people present as Francis' funeral nears its end is more than 250,000.
The Vatican earlier released a brief statement reporting a crowd of 200,000.
A litany of saints was sung out during the funeral Mass for Pope Francis, a meditative chant that is part of the traditional rites.
It was followed by a blessing from Eastern rite Catholic churches chanted in Greek by patriarchs and priests. The pages of the New Testament placed atop the coffin fluttered in the wind as Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re blessed the coffin with incense and holy water.
As he headed to Rome, reporters aboard Air Force One asked President Trump why he felt it was important to go to Pope Francis' funeral.
"I just thought it was out of respect," he responded.
"You know, I won the Catholic vote," he added. "And I think it's the first time that ever happened where a Republican won the love."
"I won the Catholic vote and 56% of the vote. I don't know why we didn't get more," he said. "I don't know how they got it, but we ... did well with the Catholic vote and my relationship is very good. And so, therefore, you know, I think I think it's appropriate."
Prince William attended the funeral for Pope Francis on behalf of his father, King Charles III.
He stood side by side with British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer for a moment's silence in front of Pope Francis's sealed coffin.
William, dressed in a dark blue suit and black tie, walked through the ornate basilica and down the steps into St. Peter's Square, before shaking hands with a member of the clergy and being guided to his seat.
He is carrying out his most significant duty so far as heir to the throne. It is the first time the prince has represented the monarch at an international funeral.
