The funeral for Pope Francis is getting underway soon in Vatican City. The 88-year-old pontiff was known for charming the world with his humble style and concern for the poor.

VATICAN CITY, Holy See (AFP) — Some 250,000 people paid respects to Pope Francis during the three days his coffin lay in St Peter’s Basilica, the Vatican said Friday, as public viewing ended and world ...

His funeral is being held on Saturday in St. Peter’s Square. Francis will then be buried, according to his will: in a simple underground tomb at St. Mary Major Basilica . The church is home to his ...