Over 250,000 people attended Pope Francis's funeral at St. Peter's Square in Vatican City on April 26, 2025. The service remembered him as a 'pope among the people,' highlighting his connection with the marginalized and his impact on young people. Thousands of teenagers, including those participating in the Jubilee of Teenagers, were present. The funeral included a first reading by an American journalist and was attended by world leaders, including Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, who met with President Trump beforehand. Following the service, the Pope's coffin was transported to the Basilica of St. Mary Major for burial.

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