Photos: Pope Francis is laid to rest and mourned around the world Pope Francis was honored with a funeral Mass Saturday morning in the Vatican City's St. Peter's Square. These are some of the images that captured the grief of those mourning him around the world. NPR Staff
The Vatican is preparing the pope's funeral. Here's what we know about the service As the Vatican prepares to memorialize Pope Francis with a funeral Mass on Saturday, it is also planning a conclave to elect the next pope. Here are some of the key figures and themes emerging. Claire Giangrave
What it's like in the church Pope Francis chose as his final resting place Pope Francis will be buried in St. Mary Major church, not Saint Peter's Basilica, in a break with tradition. Ruth Sherlock
How to watch Pope Francis's funeral, and what to expect Pope Francis's funeral begins in Vatican City at 4 a.m. ET on Saturday and will end with his burial in Rome. Here's what to know about the day's events — and how Francis is breaking with tradition. Rachel Treisman
Clergy abuse survivor talks about what made Pope Francis special to him NPR's A Martinez speaks to Juan Carlos Cruz, a friend of Pope Francis and a survivor of clergy sex abuse, about the pope's legacy. A Martínez
The final resting place: inside the Rome church where the Pope will be buried Pope Francis to be buried in Saint Mary Major church, not Saint Peter's basilica, in a break with tradition and sign of humility. Ruth Sherlock
How conservative Catholics are responding to Pope Francis' death In the days since his death, Pope Francis has received widespread praise. But conservative Catholics in the United States have had some qualms about the style and substance of his papacy. AHertzler-McCain
The Pope's legacy on social justice Pope Francis leaves a legacy of advocating for social justice issues. But some Catholic communities wish he had been able to do more. Jeanette Woods
The faithful mourn Pope Francis Thousands gather on Saint Peter's Square say farewell to Pope Francis as he lays in state in a simple casket. Ruth Sherlock
Who are the cardinals selecting the next pope? The conclave to select a new pope will be sharply different from the body that chose Francis in 2013. Experts say that could make it harder to predict what the conclave will do. Bill Chappell
