As it happened: World leaders and faithful gather for Pope Francis's funeral at St Peter’s Basilica

Catch up on the funeral of Pope Francis at St Peter’s Basilica with full video replay, highlights, and a recap of how the historic day unfolded

A nun holds a phot of Pope Francis while attending his funeral in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, Saturday, April 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Andreea Alexandru)

Pope Francis has been laid to rest following a historic funeral ceremony at St Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City, attended by world leaders, clergy, and thousands of mourners.

In this live blog, now wrapped, you can watch back the full service and catch up on the key moments and reflections from the proceedings.