Pope Francis’s body was transferred to St. Peter’s Basilica for public viewing ahead of his funeral, set to take place on Saturday. The procession, accompanied by Cardinals and Swiss Guards, allowed Vatican residents to pay their respects to the pontiff, who passed away at the age of 88 following a stroke. World leaders such as Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy are anticipated to be in attendance at the funeral service. The three-day public viewing period will give individuals the opportunity to bid farewell to Pope Francis before his final rites are conducted.