The pope’s coffin has arrived at St. Mary Major Basilica

Crowds at St Peter’s Square for the funeral of Pope Francis, at the Vatican, on Saturday.

More than 250,000 people assembled at St Peter’s Square for the funeral of Pope Francis, the Vatican said on Saturday.

“The competent authority informs us that, while the funeral of Pope Francis has ended, more than 250,000 people are present,” said the Vatican in a brief statement Saturday at the end of the ceremony.

Faithful listen to mass during the funeral of Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican, Saturday, April 26, 2025

Britain’s Prince William, center, arrives for the funeral of Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican, Saturday, April 26, 2025.

The coffin of Pope Francis is carried into St Peter’s Square for his funeral, at the Vatican, Saturday, April 26, 2025.

The coffin of Pope Francis is carried into St Peter’s Square for his funeral, at the Vatican, Saturday, April 26, 2025.

President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump arrive for the funeral of Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican, Saturday, April 26, 2025.

The coffin of Pope Francis is transferred to the Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica on the day of his funeral.

The procession of Pope Francis’s coffin to Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica.