The coffin of Pope Francis passes the Colosseum in Rome on Saturday during his funeral procession. Bernat Armangue — the associated press

The faithful listen during Francis’ funeral in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican on Saturday. Emilio Morenatti the associated press

Francis’ coffin is carried in front of dignitaries during his funeral in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican on Saturday. Gregorio Borgia — the associated press

Clergy attend the funeral for the late head of the Catholic Church in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican on Saturday. Markus Schreiber — the associated press

Light from the rising sun shines through a statue as people begin to take their seats in St. Peter’s Square ahead of Francis’ funeral at the Vatican on Saturday. Markus Schreiber the associated press

Several nuns gather ahead of the late pope’s funeral in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican on Saturday. emilio Morenatti the associated press