Over 250,000 mourners gather in St. Peter's Square as world leaders attend Pope Francis' funeral on April 26, 2025

Over 250,000 mourners gathered in St. Peter's Square to honor Pope Francis, with over 50 world leaders attending his funeral on April 26, 2025.

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The Headline

World Leaders and Thousands Attend Pope Francis' Funeral

Number of heads of state attending
50 heads of state
Tribdem
Total mourners at the funeral
250,000 individuals
Nbcnews
Number of delegations present from countries
130 countries
Cbsnews
Number of reigning monarchs at the funeral
10 monarchs
Cbsnews
Key Facts
  • World leaders gathered in St. Peter's Square for the funeral of Pope Francis, with over 50 heads of state attending.TribdemMoroccoworldnews2
  • A total of 250,000 mourners paid their last respects at St. Peter's Basilica in the days leading to the funeral service.Evrimagaci

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Deep Dive

Homily Highlights Pope Francis' Values and Simple Burial Wishes

The Pope was close to the people, with an open heart for everyone.
Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re
Philstar2
Key Facts
  • Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re delivered the homily highlighting Pope Francis' compassion for the marginalized and his request for a simple burial.Cbsnews
  • Pope Francis chose to be buried in a simple wooden casket, departing from the tradition of using multiple coffins.Nbcnews
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Public Reaction

Public Participation Reflects Pope Francis' Impact on the Marginalized

In a touching gesture, about forty individuals from marginalized backgrounds, including the homeless and refugees, will pay their respects to the Pope's coffin with white roses on April 26.
Evrimagaci
Number of marginalized participants at the funeral
40 individuals
Key Facts
  • Forty individuals from marginalized backgrounds participated in the funeral, akin to Pope Francis’ advocacy for the poor and dispossessed.Evrimagaci
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Background Context

Pope Francis' Legacy and Final Days

Age of Pope Francis at time of death
88 years
Philstar
Key Facts
  • Pope Francis, who served as the leader of the Catholic Church, passed away on April 21, 2025, at the age of 88 after suffering a stroke.Bbc

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International Relations dynamics at play during the funeral as leaders met amid geopolitical tensions.
Politico
Meeting between Trump and Zelenskyy symbolized significance of the funeral amidst ongoing Ukraine conflict.
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