Pope Francis Funeral
Pope Francis funeral held in St. Peter's Square with tens of thousands of mourners and world leaders in attendance. His body will be buried in Basilica Santa Maria Maggiore, the first time a pontiff is not laid to rest inside the Vatican since 1903. Political leaders and heads of state from over 110 nations attended the funeral, including President Trump, former President Joe Biden, and various Christian clergy. The funeral was relatively traditional but pared down as per Francis' wishes. His tomb will be inscribed with the Latin name 'Franciscus.'
Key Points
- First time a pope is not buried inside the Vatican since 1903
- High security and international presence at the funeral
- Tomb to be inscribed with Latin name 'Franciscus'
Pros
- High-profile funeral attended by world leaders
- Honors the life and legacy of Pope Francis
Cons
- The absence of certain world leaders like Vladimir Putin due to political reasons