Thank you for joining us for the funeral and procession of Pope Francis. 

The mass was held at St Peter's Square in the Vatican City before the procession transported the pope to Santa Maria Maggiore for his burial. 

You can look back at how the events unfolded in our blog below or read about the key takeaways here: 

The Pope's tomb has now been taken inside Santa Maria Maggiore.

The Vatican announced earlier that people will be able to visit his tomb from Sunday morning, local time. 

Right before Pope Francis's funeral began Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and US President Donald Trump met for the first time since their fiery meeting in the US. 

Riley Stuart has more: 

ABC's radio religion and ethics Noel Debien is also on the ground at the Vatican. 

He says there are people from all over the world paying their respects. 

Most surprising though, is the number of young mourners.

"An explanation for that is the millennial saint was supposed to be canonised," he says.

"They've postponed it." 

Apart from his own person connection to Santa Maria Maggiore, Clare Johnson says it will also make Pope Francis more available to devotees. 

"I think choosing to be buried in Maria Maggiore will make his grave more accessible," she says. 

"It is Francis's own way for people to be able to access him." 

Pope Francis will be buried privately on Saturday. 

As his coffin entered the basilica, it was met by about 40 migrants, prisoners, homeless and transgender people each holding a white rose. 

Their inclusion was emblematic of his care for the marginalised.

He is the first pope to be buried outside of the Vatican in 100 years.

Reporting with AP 

ICYMI: During the homily at Pope Francis's funeral, Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re says Pope Francis incessantly raised his voice to call for an end to wars around the world.

What follows now is a nine-day mourning period. 

Dr Paul Taylor breaks down those coming days, which will be marked by a series of Masses. 

• Day one: Marked by Pope Francis’ funeral Mass in St. Peter’s Square
• Day two: Another mass at St Peter’s Square, attended by the employees and faithful of Vatican City
• Day three: A mass presided by the Vicar General of Rome, attended by the Church of Rome
• Day four: A mass for The Chapters of the Papal Basilicas, presided by Archpriest of the Papal Basilica of St. Peter in the Vatican  
• Day five: A mass for the Papel Church Papal Chapel, presided by the Vice-Dean of the College of Cardinals
  
• Day six: A mass for the Roman Curia, with Camerlengo of the Holy Roman Church presiding  
  
• Day seven: A mass for the Eastern Churches, presided by Prefect Emeritus of the Dicastery for the Eastern Churches
• Day eight: A mass for members of Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life. This is presided by the Institutes's Pro-Prefect Emeritus of the Dicastery, Cardinal Ángel Fernández Artime
• Day nine: A mass with the Papal Chapel group, presided by the Protodeacon of the College of Cardinals

Following this, the Cardinals will enter the Conclave.

Dr Taylor notes only Cardinals will be allowed to concelebrate the Masses dedicated to the Papal Chapel  between April 30—May 4.

Alongside our experts tonight, we've enjoyed hearing from you as you pay your tributes to Pope Francis. 

"It's remarkable in the year 2025, the internet has connected billions of people together.

"In this instance to view Pope Francis' service. 

"May he Rest Peacefully." -Watching from Leeton NSW Australia

- Christopher 

"While I am a muslim, I have much respect, love and gratitude to Pope Francis for his modesty and commitment to all peoples. 

"He is a role model for all people of this earth, regardless of religion or otherwise. 

"May he be well received in heaven and rest in eternal peace."

- Adam Williams

It doesn't matter where you are in the world, there's always an Aussie. In fact, there's always a few.

That's certainly been my experience working for the ABC covering events overseas, and St Peter's Square today is no different.

Helena Tutoe is among a group that travelled from Cairns to be part of the church's jubilee year celebrations.

Her travelling party was also in St Peter's Square on Easter Sunday.

"So we were able to see the Pope and be part of his last blessing of the audience," she said.

"It was incredible. I was lost for words [seeing him]. It was breathtaking."

She said the Pontiff would live on, in some ways.

"Pope Francis has given us an example and it's now our turn to live his legacy, through love, compassion and service, especially to the poor and those who are marginalised."

Anne Majer, who's also part of the group, described the experience of returning to the same area for his funeral less than a week later as "surreal".

The group walked more than an hour from their accommodation in Rome to get to Vatican City, and set off at 1:30am.

"As soon as we saw the dome [of St Peter's Basilica] it was like our beacon of light."

Rachel McLean said although Pope Francis's funeral was ultimately a sad occasion, "we've been talking about it being a moment in time, and I just trust really wanted to be in it today".

"The walking was really important, just being in the crowds, letting whatever happens happen.

"Now we're in the square, the stillness and tranquility is rather profound."