More than 250,000 people, including presidents, royalty, and pilgrims from around the globe converged on the Vatican Saturday to honor Pope Francis, who served as the head of the Catholic Church for 12 years. Italian Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re led the funeral Mass, urging the world to continue Francis' legacy of compassion toward migrants, the poor, and the planet. Following the service, the late pontiff’s casket was driven in a ceremonial procession through the streets of Rome. As requested, Francis was buried in the Basilica of St. Mary Major rather than the traditional crypt beneath St. Peter’s, with a simple tomb inscribed only with "Franciscus." (📷: AFP) #AlwaysAhead #JamaicaObserver #RomanCatholic #PopeFrancis #Jamaica #Vatican