His memorial service is set for Saturday morning at 10 a.m. local time (4 a.m. ET) and his body will be buried at Rome's Basilica of Saint Mary Major in a simple wooden casket, per his request.

US President Donald Trump is set to take a back seat behind Prince William as the world ’s eyes fall on Rome for Pope Francis’s funeral tomorrow. Final preparations were tonight being made to security operations and logistics for the 200,

Pope Francis’ funeral is likely to draw a huge presence comprising various dignitaries from across the world, which will take place in St Peter’s Square in Rome at 10am local time on Saturday