Pope Francis was buried in the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome, the Vatican said. The closed ceremony lasted about half an hour.
“The funeral rites were conducted in accordance with the Ordo Exsequiarum Romani Pontificis, presided over by the Cardinal Camerlengo, in the presence of those indicated in the relevant communication from the Office for Liturgical Celebrations and the relatives of the late Pope, and concluded at 1:30 p.m.,” the Vatican said in a statement.
After the farewell ceremony, a nine-day period of mourning begins.
During this time, cardinals from around the world arrive in the Vatican to participate in the conclave, a closed meeting at which a new Pope is elected.
It is noted that for the first time in more than a century, the Pope was buried outside the Vatican, and his funeral was a private event, allowing those closest to him to pay their respects.
