Hundreds of thousands of mourners and world leaders gathered in St. Peter's Square, Rome, for the funeral mass of Pope Francis. The 88-year-old's body was subsequently interred in the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore, marking the first time since 1903 a former pontiff wasn't buried within the Vatican. The ceremony, attended by dignitaries from over 110 nations, including President Biden and President Macron, was a traditional Catholic funeral, reflecting Francis' own wishes for simplicity. His tomb, inscribed with "Franciscus," is open for public visitation from Sunday, followed by nine days of mourning.

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