Pope Francis funeral updates: Pope Francis laid to rest after historic funeral in front of 250,000
Francis, 88, died on Monday at the Vatican.
Pope Francis, the 266th pope of the Roman Catholic Church, was buried Saturday at the Basilica of Saint Mary Major after dying one week ago at 88 years old.
Francis, who took his name after Saint Francis of Assisi, was known for his outreach to the poor and those in poverty and that will be reflected in his minimalist burial at Saint Mary Major. He is the first pope to be buried outside the Vatican in over a century and the first to be buried at Santa Maria Maggiore in more than 300 years.
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More than 250,000 in Vatican
The Vatican is now reporting that the number of people present as Francis’ funeral nears its end is more than 250,000.
-ABC News' Phoebe Natanson
Breeze blows pages of Book of Gospels
It is one of the most poignant and iconic moments in papal funerals: the simple yet profound image of the breeze blowing the pages of the Book of the Gospels resting on top of the pope's coffin.
The book was opened to the reading, "In the Passion and death of the Lord."
Trump says attending pope's funeral 'out of respect'
As he headed to Rome, reporters aboard Air Force One asked President Trump why he felt it was important to go to Pope Francis' funeral.
"I just thought it was out of respect," he responded.
"You know, I won the Catholic vote," he added. "And I think it's the first time that ever happened where a Republican won the love."
"I won the Catholic vote and 56% of the vote. I don't know why we didn't get more," he said. "I don't know how they got it, but we … did well with the Catholic vote and my relationship is very good. And so, therefore, you know, I think I think it's appropriate."
Holy Communion being offered throughout St. Peter's Square
The Holy Communion is being offered among the cardinals at the funeral of Pope Francis.
After the cardinals receive the Holy Communion, they will then offer it among the crowd throughout St. Peter's Square.