Mixed views but convivial spirit among the faithful flocked in Rome

Two nuns pose for a selfie St Peter's Square on Friday. Thousands have visited over the weekend, to pay their respects to Pope Francis. Picture: Neil Michael

Even among people who took the time and spent the money to attend the funeral of Pope Francis on Saturday and stay until Sunday, views on the future of the church and the papacy are mixed.

Many who were in Rome for the funeral referred to expensive hotel rooms — up to as much as €1,000-a-night; what it was like to see the inside of the basilica and the Pope lying in state; even the fact that Donald Trump wore a blue suit on the day.