Huge crowds of the Catholic faithful are gathering for a final farewell to their much-loved leader Pope Francis, alongside a host of world leaders and dignitaries. Vast numbers are expected in Vatican City for the 88-year-old’s funeral on Saturday,

A clear morning in the Vatican marks the farewell to Pope Francis. While yesterday afternoon saw rain accompany the Holy Father’s final hours at the lying-in-state, today, Rome greets the sun timidly,

The funeral for Pope Francis was intended to be a stripped-down affair to honor the simplicity of the man. Instead, the attendance of President Donald Trump has turned it into a high-profile stage for international diplomacy at a moment of geopolitical turmoil.