Pope Francis was laid to rest on Saturday afternoon in the Basilica of Saint Mary Major, his favorite church in central Rome, following a solemn two-hour funeral service at St. Peter’s Square, the Holy See confirmed.

The funeral drew an overwhelming crowd, with around 150,000 mourners lining the streets of Rome to bid farewell as the funeral procession made its way through the historic heart of the city.

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World leaders and dignitaries attended the funeral service at St. Peter’s Square, while the Vatican estimated that around 250,000 people gathered at the square and nearby streets for the service. Italian Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi later stated that approximately 400,000 people were present overall.

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Following the service, the pontiff’s coffin was placed in an old popemobile and escorted through central Rome, passing iconic landmarks such as the Roman Forum and the Colosseum, before reaching the Basilica of Saint Mary Major.

Pope Francis, who died at the age of 88 on Easter Monday, had a profound devotion to the Virgin Mary and visited the basilica over 100 times during his papacy. His final wish to be buried at Santa Maria Maggiore rather than the traditional resting place in St. Peter’s Basilica was honored in an emotional farewell.

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