Pope Francis Laid to Rest in Historic Vatican Funeral

On April 26, 2025, Pope Francis was laid to rest in a solemn ceremony at St. Peter’s Square in Vatican City. The funeral drew over 250,000 mourners, including global dignitaries such as U.S. President Donald Trump, former President Joe Biden, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and Prince William. Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re delivered the homily, highlighting Pope Francis’s dedication to the marginalized and his efforts to bridge divides within the Church. Following the ceremony, his casket was transported through the streets of Rome before being interred at the Basilica of St. Mary Major.