<p>VATICAN CITY — More than 250,000 people paid their last respects to Pope Francis over three days of public viewing by ordinary mourners, church and political leaders that ended Friday, when his coffin was sealed ahead of his state funeral in St. Peter’s Square and burial in a basilica outside the Vatican’s walls.</p>

The Vatican said that 164 delegations are confirmed for Saturday's funeral, including 54 heads of state and 12 reigning sovereigns.{ai:summary}<p>Over 250,000 mourners, including church and political leaders, paid their respects to Pope Francis during three days of public viewing. His coffin was sealed ahead of the state funeral in St. Peter’s Square and subsequent burial in a basilica outside the Vatican. #society</p>

World leaders gather for Pope Francis funeral after 250,000 mourners paid their last respects

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