A person wears a religious costume with several name tags during the religious holiday of Palm Sunday at the Cathedral of Saint John. Palm Sunday is a religious holiday celebrating Jesus' entry into Jerusalem.

People visit Pope Francis's Tomb in Rome, Italy - 27 Apr 2025

Pope Francis' funeral guests in Rome, Italy

Pope Francis' funeral guests in Rome, Italy

Funeral of Pope Francis in St. PeterÕs Square.

The funeral of Pope Francis in St. Peter's Square.

The funeral of Pope Francis at St. Peter s' square.

A tribute to Pope Francis was held at Saint Louis Church after he passed away on April 21 2025 at the age of 88 years.

On Friday, April 25, the faithful gathered to honor Pope Francis. Thousands came together in a moving tribute at St. Peter’s Square. They expressed gratitude for his years of spiritual leadership. Prayers and songs echoed throughout the Vatican City. Many held signs with messages of love and support. It was a heartfelt moment of unity and devotion to the Holy Father.

Commemorationo of Pope Francis in Rome, Italy - 25 Apr 2023

Solemn mass in the Notre-Dame Cathedral, in Paris, France - 25 Apr 2025

According to the Vatican, approximately 250,000 people visited the basilica over three days to pay their final respects. With the public farewell now completed, world leaders are arriving in Rome ahead of the funeral scheduled for April 26, 2025.

Faithful pay homage to Pope Francis at St. Peter's Basilica.

Pope Francis died on April 21 and will be on public viewing until the funeral scheduled for April 26 2025.

Manila Cathedral like many other churches across the country, set up a place with a framed picture of Pope Francis as faithful from the Philippines pay homage to Pope Francis as they mourn the sudden passing of the late pontiff.

The University of Santo Tomas pays tribute to Pope Francis with an exhibit featuring memorabilia from his 2015 visit to the University. Among the items on display at the main building are the Papal Chair, UST guestbook, & the ID worn by the late pontiff.

Faithful pay homage to Pope Francis lies in state in St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City, Vatican

Pope Francis died on April 21 and will remain on display until the funeral, scheduled for April 26, 2025.

Believers from Ukraine, Georgia, Greece and other countries attended the ceremony for Orthodox Easter Mass at St. George Cathedral, in Fener, Istanbul, celebrated by the Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomeus I

The Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomeus I celebrated the Easter’s Vigil ceremony at St. George Cathedral, in Fener, Istanbul.

Catholics commemorate the death of Pope Francis in three churches in Istanbul (St. Antoine Church, Santa Maria Draperis and St. Esprit Cathedral).

Farewell tribute to Pope Francis in Buenos Aires, Argentina - 21 Apr 2025

Denmark's national newspapers, dominated by Pope Francis' death in Copenhagen - 22 Apr 2025

The Catholic Bishops Conference of Thailand organized the Tribute to The Death of Pope Francis at the Assumption Cathedral in Bangkok after Pope Francis died on April 21 2025 at the age of 88-years old in the Vatican city.

Memorial Mass held at St Patrick’s Cathedral in Melbourne following the passing of Pope Francis

The 88-year-old leader of the Catholic Church passed away in the Vatican leaving behind a legacy of inclusion and humility. Known for his humble nature and reformist vision. The pontiff died at his Vatican home after being hospitalized for double pneumonia.

Thousands of pilgrims line the historic city center holding flags and chanting songs of faith and capturing a once-in-a-lifetime moment. The Holy Father's presence brings a palpable sense of unity, hope and celebration to a city transformed by the spirit of young believers from all over the world. Cardinal Dziwisz, a key figure in the organization of the event stands as a symbol of the Polish Church’s deep connection to youth and tradition.

ribute at Westminster Cathedral as Pope Francis dies in London, UK

Pope Francis memorial in New York, USA

Saint Ansgar's Cathedral in Copenhagen, Denmark

Rosary in suffrage of Pope Francis this evening at St. Peter's Square.

Holy Week Procession in Aranjuez, Spain - 20 Apr 2025

Mass following the death of Pope Francis at Madrid Cathedral in Madrid, Spain - 21 Apr 2025

Pope Francis dies in London, UK

Pope Francis, the leader of the Roman Catholic Church, dies at 88 in Rome, Italy - 21 Apr 2025

Pope Francis Dies at age 88 in Havana, Cuba - 19 Sept 2015

Faithful gather in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican after Cardinal Camerlengo Kevin Joseph Farrell announced the death of Pope Francis in Vatican City, Vatican on 21 April 2025.

Holy Mass on Easter Sunday and “Urbi et Orbi” in Rome, Italy

New Yorkers don their most creative and colorful Easter bonnets and show them off in front of St. Patrick’s Cathedral in a tradition that has been going on since the 1870’s.

Cardinal Angelo Comastri presides Holy Mass on Easter Sunday and “Urbi et Orbi” in Rome, Italy

The Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomeus I celebrated the Easter’s Vigil ceremony at St. George Cathedral, in Fener.

Pope Francis delivers his traditional ‘Urbi et Orbi’ Blessing from the balcony of St. Peter's basilica overlooking St. Peter's Square in Vatican City.

The Myanmar Catholic community, including longtime residents and those who fled across the border due to conflict and political instability after the 2021 Myanmar military coup, celebrated the Easter Vigil, or Holy Saturday Mass, at Saint Faustina Church in Mae Sot, Thailand, gathering together in hope and faith.

Orthodox Christians celebrate Easter in Saint Petersburg, Russia

U.S. Vice President JD Vance in Vatican

Traditional Via Crucis on Good Friday in Valparaiso, Chile - 18 Apr 2025

Procession of the Holy Burial in Sahagun, Spain - 18 Apr 2025