The funeral was attended by over 400,000 people, including world leaders 

Representatives from different religions participating in the Eucharistic celebration 

At Mass, during the Consecration, the Swiss guards kneel and salute God in the Eucharist 

At Mass, during the Consecration, the Swiss guards kneel and salute God in the Eucharist 

His Beatitude Youssef I Absi, Patriarch of Antioch (Melkite Greek Catholic Church) incenses the coffin of Pope Francis

Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re (Dean of the College of Cardinals), incenses the coffin

The Book of the Gospels is now closed and taken back. Incidentally, the breeze almost closed the book, which symbolised the closing of Pope Francis’ earthly pilgrimage. 

The pallbearers tilt the coffin towards the faithful one last time for them to pay their respects

World Leaders pay their respects as the coffin passes by 

Mourners gather to bid their last farewell as the funeral cortege processes through the streets of Rome to the Basilica of St Mary Major

The final presentation before Salus Populi Romani (Mary – Protectress of the Roman People). Mary, your son has come home to rest. Image Courtesy: Vatican Media

The tomb of Papa Francesco. Image Courtesy: Vatican Media

The tomb of Papa Francesco; Image Courtesy: Vatican Media