Pope Francis died on April 21, 2025. Many world leaders are expected to attend his funeral in Vatican City, including President Donald Trump, Prince William, and President Volodymyr Zelensky.

The Vatican subsequently released Francis’ testament, dated June 29, 2022, confirming that he wished to be buried in the Papal Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore. “I have always entrusted my life and my priestly and episcopal ministry to the Mother of Our Lord, Mary Most Holy," he said, explaining his decision.

World leaders and rank-and-file Catholic faithful have said farewell to Pope Francis in a funeral that highlighted his concern for people on the peripheries and reflected his wish to be remembered as a simple pastor.