What to look out for
The funeral of Pope Francis will be simpler than those of previous popes, following instructions he set out himself.
But as a head of state and leader of more than a billion Catholics worldwide, it will still be a spectacle of ceremony and tradition.
His death has drawn famous figures, politicians, and thousands of followers to Vatican City to pay their respects.
Archbishops and bishops started gathering at 08:30 local time (07:30 BST) in the Constantine Wing, a corridor adjacent to St Peter’s Basilica.
At the same time, Catholic priests will congregate in St Peter’s Square.
Source: BBC | Language: English