Pope Francis is to be buried with a touching obituary in which he is described as a "simple and loved shepard". The funeral took place in front of huge crowds at St Peter’s Square in the Vatican this morning. World leaders and dignitaries, including US President Donald Trump and Prince William, were among those paying their respects.
The 266th pontiff, who passed away at the age of 88, had been lying in state inside St Peter’s Basilica since Wednesday. Today, after the funeral Mass, his coffin was taken for burial as thousands gathered to bid farewell. Before the coffin was sealed, a special note was placed inside. It described him as someone who "remained in the heart of the Church and of humanity" and recalled his time in Buenos Aires as a "simple and much-loved shepherd" who travelled by bus and cooked his own meals.
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