The funeral mass for Pope Francis ended with the return of his coffin to the Basilica of “Saint Peter“, Italian media reported.
Before that, the head of the College of Cardinals, Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, delivered a homily in which he praised the life and works of Pope Francis.
Prayers, gestures of peace, communion, silence followed, and the clergy attending the ceremony were given the opportunity to approach the coffin.
Then the coffin was sprinkled with holy water.
Dozens of leaders and accompanying delegations were present in “Saint Peter“ Square. In total, there were about 200,000 people in and around the square, according to Vatican estimates. The ceremony in the square could be followed on huge screens located in the area.