Vatican sees record crowds as world bids farewell to Pope Francis
The Vatican authorities report that approximately 200,000 people gathered at the funeral of Pope Francis. This is more than the attendance at the funeral of Benedict XVI but fewer than at the farewell of John Paul II.
The whole world bids farewell to Pope Francis as the funeral ceremonies continue. Follow our LIVE coverage.
Many young Poles are participating in Saturday's funeral ceremonies for Pope Francis. White and red flags can be seen in St. Peter's Square, and before the liturgy, the Polish language could be heard. For many, this is a very personal farewell to the Pope.
The world bids farewell to Pope Francis
In the crowd of believers, many white and red flags can be seen. Among them are teachers and students from a Catholic school in Marki. "We want to say goodbye to our dear Pope Francis," they said.
Approximately 200,000 people are participating in Pope Francis' funeral at St. Peter's Square, as announced by the Vatican citing appropriate authorities.
Delegations from around the world in the Vatican
For comparison, around 50,000 believers attended Pope Benedict XVI's funeral in 2023, whereas approximately 300,000 people attended the funeral ceremonies for Pope John Paul II in 2005.
