The death of Pope Francis has triggered a period of mourning across the globe, and tens of thousands of people flocked to the Vatican to pay their respects.

Francis, the first Latin American pope in history, died Monday at the age of 88.

His funeral was held Saturday, and many world leaders attended the ceremony, which took place mostly in St. Peter's Square. Vatican authorities said that more than 250,000 people participated in the service.

After nine days of mourning, all cardinals under the age of 80 will convene in the Vatican to pick Francis’ successor.

It typically takes between two and three weeks for a pope to be chosen following the death of his predecessor, though it can stretch slightly beyond that if cardinals struggle to agree on a candidate.

Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, the 91-year-old dean of the College of Cardinals, presides over the funeral Mass on Saturday. He called Francis "a pope among the people" in his homily.
Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, the 91-year-old dean of the College of Cardinals, presides over the funeral Mass on Saturday. He called Francis "a pope among the people" in his homily.
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Mourners receive communion during the funeral on Saturday.
Mourners receive communion during the funeral on Saturday.
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Mourners light candles next to an image of Pope Francis outside the Buenos Aires Cathedral in Argentina on Saturday.
Mourners light candles next to an image of Pope Francis outside the Buenos Aires Cathedral in Argentina on Saturday.
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The Book of the Gospels lies on the pope's coffin during his funeral.
The Book of the Gospels lies on the pope's coffin during his funeral.
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A Catholic man watches a live telecast of the pope's funeral from Colombo, Sri Lanka.
A Catholic man watches a live telecast of the pope's funeral from Colombo, Sri Lanka.
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Re blesses the pope's coffin during the funeral.
Re blesses the pope's coffin during the funeral.
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This aerial image shows mourners holding candles in Dili, East Timor, on Saturday. Last year, an estimated crowd of 600,000 gathered for the<a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2024%2F09%2F09%2Fasia%2Fpope-francis-east-timor-intl-hnk%2Findex.html"> pope’s Mass in the country</a>.
This aerial image shows mourners holding candles in Dili, East Timor, on Saturday. Last year, an estimated crowd of 600,000 gathered for the pope’s Mass in the country.
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US President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump arrive at the funeral on Saturday.
US President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump arrive at the funeral on Saturday.
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Nuns gather in Vatican City ahead of Saturday's funeral service.
Nuns gather in Vatican City ahead of Saturday's funeral service.
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A woman reacts as she watches the pope's funeral in Bangkok, Thailand.
A woman reacts as she watches the pope's funeral in Bangkok, Thailand.
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The pope's coffin is carried into St. Peter's Square for the start of his funeral.
The pope's coffin is carried into St. Peter's Square for the start of his funeral.
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St Peter's Basilica is illuminated by the morning sun ahead of the pope's funeral on Saturday.
St Peter's Basilica is illuminated by the morning sun ahead of the pope's funeral on Saturday.
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In this photo provided by the Ukrainian Presidential Press Office, US President Donald Trump meets with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on the sidelines of the pope's funeral.
In this photo provided by the Ukrainian Presidential Press Office, US President Donald Trump meets with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on the sidelines of the pope's funeral.
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A person peeks through a curtain during the funeral.
A person peeks through a curtain during the funeral.
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People rest on a street near the Vatican ahead of the funeral.
People rest on a street near the Vatican ahead of the funeral.
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The body of Pope Francis lies in a coffin before <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2025%2F04%2F25%2Feurope%2Fpope-francis-coffin-close-vatican-intl%2Findex.html">it was sealed</a> inside St. Peter's Basilica on Friday, April 25.
The body of Pope Francis lies in a coffin before it was sealed inside St. Peter's Basilica on Friday, April 25.
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Crowds line up outside St. Peter's Basilica on Friday as a sign indicates the closing of St. Peter's Square.
Crowds line up outside St. Peter's Basilica on Friday as a sign indicates the closing of St. Peter's Square.
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The pope's casket is sealed Friday, formally ending his lying in state.
The pope's casket is sealed Friday, formally ending his lying in state.
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A woman looks back as she reaches the columns of St. Peter's Basilica on Friday.
A woman looks back as she reaches the columns of St. Peter's Basilica on Friday.
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Faithful pay their respects to the pope in St. Peter's Basilica on Friday.
Faithful pay their respects to the pope in St. Peter's Basilica on Friday.
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Giovanni Douglas-Lopes of Brazil, left, and Teresa Araya of Eretrea both reside in Rome and waited in line for hours Friday to see Pope Francis lying in state. Douglas-Lopes said it is a privilege to be here and witness this week: "I was here at the last conclave when he was chosen to be the pope, and now I am here at the time of his death." Upon reflection, Araya said: "I miss the pope. He was the pope for the poor and the children of the world."
Giovanni Douglas-Lopes of Brazil, left, and Teresa Araya of Eretrea both reside in Rome and waited in line for hours Friday to see Pope Francis lying in state. Douglas-Lopes said it is a privilege to be here and witness this week: "I was here at the last conclave when he was chosen to be the pope, and now I am here at the time of his death." Upon reflection, Araya said: "I miss the pope. He was the pope for the poor and the children of the world."
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People pay their respects as the body of Pope Francis lies in state inside St. Peter's Basilica on Thursday, April 24. <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2025%2F04%2F23%2Feurope%2Ftransfer-procession-pope-francis-coffin-intl-hnk%2Findex.html">Francis was lying in state at the Basilica</a> for three days.
People pay their respects as the body of Pope Francis lies in state inside St. Peter's Basilica on Thursday, April 24. Francis was lying in state at the Basilica for three days.
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A tour group prays in front of St. Peter's Basilica on Thursday.
A tour group prays in front of St. Peter's Basilica on Thursday.
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Nuns take selfies as they make their way to the line to view the pope on Thursday.
Nuns take selfies as they make their way to the line to view the pope on Thursday.
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Faithful pay their respects on Thursday.
Faithful pay their respects on Thursday.
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Priest Alain Mousques speaks during a Mass in memory of Pope Francis at the Chiesa di Santo Spirito in Sassia on Thursday.
Priest Alain Mousques speaks during a Mass in memory of Pope Francis at the Chiesa di Santo Spirito in Sassia on Thursday.
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People line up at the Vatican on Thursday to enter St. Peter's Basilica.
People line up at the Vatican on Thursday to enter St. Peter's Basilica.
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A Mass is held at the Church of Santa Lucia in Rome on Thursday.
A Mass is held at the Church of Santa Lucia in Rome on Thursday.
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Father Ronald Ignacio, based in Rome, poses with Sister Mary Martha from Orange County, California, at the Vatican on Thursday. Ignacio, who has photos of himself with Pope Francis and cardinals Luis Tagle and Pablo David, is overjoyed to have two Filipino cardinals <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2025%2F04%2F22%2Fworld%2Fpope-francis-successor-frontrunners-intl-dg%2Findex.html">in the running to be the next pope</a>.
Father Ronald Ignacio, based in Rome, poses with Sister Mary Martha from Orange County, California, at the Vatican on Thursday. Ignacio, who has photos of himself with Pope Francis and cardinals Luis Tagle and Pablo David, is overjoyed to have two Filipino cardinals in the running to be the next pope.
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The coffin carrying Pope Francis lies inside St. Peter's Basilica on Wednesday, April 23.
The coffin carrying Pope Francis lies inside St. Peter's Basilica on Wednesday, April 23.
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A nun cries as the body of Pope Francis is carried into St. Peter's Basilica.
A nun cries as the body of Pope Francis is carried into St. Peter's Basilica.
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People hold up their mobile devices as they view the the pope's body in St. Peter's Basilica.
People hold up their mobile devices as they view the the pope's body in St. Peter's Basilica.
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People in Johannesburg pray during a memorial Mass at the Cathedral of Christ the King.
People in Johannesburg pray during a memorial Mass at the Cathedral of Christ the King.
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A couple takes a selfie after viewing the pope's body on Wednesday.
A couple takes a selfie after viewing the pope's body on Wednesday.
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Nuns stand together in St. Peter's Square after paying their respects to the pope.
Nuns stand together in St. Peter's Square after paying their respects to the pope.
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People wait to pay their respects as the pope's body lies in state in St. Peter's Basilica.
People wait to pay their respects as the pope's body lies in state in St. Peter's Basilica.
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People line up in St. Peter's Square on Wednesday.
People line up in St. Peter's Square on Wednesday.
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The pope's coffin is carried into St. Peter's Basilica.
The pope's coffin is carried into St. Peter's Basilica.
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Two girls rest in St. Peter's Square as their family waits in line to view the pope's body.
Two girls rest in St. Peter's Square as their family waits in line to view the pope's body.
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This satellite image shows long lines at St. Peter's Square as members of the public wait to enter St. Peter's Basilica.
This satellite image shows long lines at St. Peter's Square as members of the public wait to enter St. Peter's Basilica.
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A memorial for Pope Francis is seen at the Esplanade of Tasitolu in Dili, East Timor on Tuesday, April 22.
A memorial for Pope Francis is seen at the Esplanade of Tasitolu in Dili, East Timor on Tuesday, April 22.
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Italian President Sergio Mattarella pays his respects to Pope Francis on Tuesday. Francis was lying in state at the Casa Santa Marta residence, where he lived during his papacy.
Italian President Sergio Mattarella pays his respects to Pope Francis on Tuesday. Francis was lying in state at the Casa Santa Marta residence, where he lived during his papacy.
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People pray for the pope during a Mass at the Assumption Cathedral in Bangkok.
People pray for the pope during a Mass at the Assumption Cathedral in Bangkok.
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People walk around St. Peter's Square on Tuesday.
People walk around St. Peter's Square on Tuesday.
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A man reads news about the pope at his home in Nairobi, Kenya.
A man reads news about the pope at his home in Nairobi, Kenya.
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Nuns walk to Vatican City on Tuesday.
Nuns walk to Vatican City on Tuesday.
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A tribute is left for the pope at St. Peter's Square.
A tribute is left for the pope at St. Peter's Square.
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People attend a Mass in honor of Pope Francis at the Immaculate Conception Cathedral in Dili, East Timor.
People attend a Mass in honor of Pope Francis at the Immaculate Conception Cathedral in Dili, East Timor.
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A nun prays inside the Church of Santa Maria in Traspontina, which is near the Vatican.
A nun prays inside the Church of Santa Maria in Traspontina, which is near the Vatican.
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People gather Tuesday in St. Peter's Square.
People gather Tuesday in St. Peter's Square.
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A parishioner of the Greek Catholic Church is seen before a Pope Francis memorial service in Kyiv, Ukraine, on Monday, April 21.
A parishioner of the Greek Catholic Church is seen before a Pope Francis memorial service in Kyiv, Ukraine, on Monday, April 21.
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People light candles at the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris on Monday, hours after the pope's death was announced.
People light candles at the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris on Monday, hours after the pope's death was announced.
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Nuns attend a rosary prayer for the pope in St. Peter's Square.
Nuns attend a rosary prayer for the pope in St. Peter's Square.
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People in Istanbul stand by a photograph of Pope Francis at the Church of St. Anthony of Padua.
People in Istanbul stand by a photograph of Pope Francis at the Church of St. Anthony of Padua.
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People gather for the rosary prayer at St. Peter's Square on Monday.
People gather for the rosary prayer at St. Peter's Square on Monday.
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People embrace as they attend a Mass in Buenos Aires, Argentina, the birthplace of Pope Francis.
People embrace as they attend a Mass in Buenos Aires, Argentina, the birthplace of Pope Francis.
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The pope is honored by a Mass at the Basilica of Guadalupe in Mexico City.
The pope is honored by a Mass at the Basilica of Guadalupe in Mexico City.
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Graffiti artist Alexander Ikawah paints Pope Francis on a canvas in Nairobi.
Graffiti artist Alexander Ikawah paints Pope Francis on a canvas in Nairobi.
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People pray during a service in Buenos Aires.
People pray during a service in Buenos Aires.
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Workers hang black drapes over the front of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, DC.
Workers hang black drapes over the front of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, DC.
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Church members get ready for a Mass at a cathedral in Caracas, Venezuela.
Church members get ready for a Mass at a cathedral in Caracas, Venezuela.
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A portrait of Pope Francis is held at the Basílica de San José de Flores in Buenos Aires, where he worshipped in his youth.
A portrait of Pope Francis is held at the Basílica de San José de Flores in Buenos Aires, where he worshipped in his youth.
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Worshippers mourn by the Stone of Anointing at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem.
Worshippers mourn by the Stone of Anointing at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem.
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People in London attend a solemn requiem at the Metropolitan Cathedral of the Most Precious Blood, informally known as Westminster Cathedral.
People in London attend a solemn requiem at the Metropolitan Cathedral of the Most Precious Blood, informally known as Westminster Cathedral.
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A woman holds an image of Pope Francis after a Mass at the Basilica de Guadalupe in Mexico City.
A woman holds an image of Pope Francis after a Mass at the Basilica de Guadalupe in Mexico City.
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Cyclists observe a moment of silence for the pope before the 45th Tour of the Alps in San Lorenzo Dorsino, Italy.
Cyclists observe a moment of silence for the pope before the 45th Tour of the Alps in San Lorenzo Dorsino, Italy.
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A worshipper, photographed through the door of a confessional, prays during Mass in Brasilia, Brazil.
A worshipper, photographed through the door of a confessional, prays during Mass in Brasilia, Brazil.
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Oscar Lucchini, who is in charge of the chapel of San Lorenzo de Almagro, Pope Francis' hometown soccer team, shows a picture of the pope holding the team's shirt.
Oscar Lucchini, who is in charge of the chapel of San Lorenzo de Almagro, Pope Francis' hometown soccer team, shows a picture of the pope holding the team's shirt.
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Archbishop Heiner Koch leads a Mass at St. Hedwig's Cathedral in Berlin.
Archbishop Heiner Koch leads a Mass at St. Hedwig's Cathedral in Berlin.
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People mourn the pope at a church in Quezon City, Philippines.
People mourn the pope at a church in Quezon City, Philippines.
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A person holds a rosary with a cross during Mass at the Sacred Heart Church in Bentong, Malaysia.
A person holds a rosary with a cross during Mass at the Sacred Heart Church in Bentong, Malaysia.
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The Pauline Chapel is seen during a service at the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome.
The Pauline Chapel is seen during a service at the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome.
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A parishioner weeps in front of a picture of Pope Francis at St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York.
A parishioner weeps in front of a picture of Pope Francis at St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York.
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People attend a church service in Berlin's St. Hedwig's Cathedral.
People attend a church service in Berlin's St. Hedwig's Cathedral.
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People react as they attend a Mass at the St. John Lateran Basilica in Rome.
People react as they attend a Mass at the St. John Lateran Basilica in Rome.
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A person lights a candle at the Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral in England.
A person lights a candle at the Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral in England.
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The bell tolls at St. Peter's Square following the pope's death.
The bell tolls at St. Peter's Square following the pope's death.
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