Pope Francis funeral: FULL SERVICE

The world is saying goodbye to Pope Francis, five days after the pontiff died at 88 years old following a stroke.

Francis, the first Latin American pope in history, was known for charming the world with his humble style and concern for the poor.

Until Friday, Francis had been lying in state in a simple wooden coffin inside St. Peter’s Basilica. The Vatican kept the doors open all night due to higher-than-expected turnout from mourners across the globe.

The funeral for Pope Francis is scheduled for 10 a.m. local time in Vatican City, which is 4 a.m. on the U.S. East Coast and 1 a.m on the West Coast.

At Francis’ funeral, after the public viewing, a plain white cloth will be placed over the pope’s face as he lies in the oak coffin, a continuing part of papal funerals. But this will be the first time that only a single coffin will be used; it will likely contain a document describing his pontificate and a bag of coins from his pontificate as well.

The funeral Mass will then be celebrated at St. Peter’s, and there will likely be a crowd of believers outside, assembled on the plaza. The homily will reflect on the life and spirituality of the deceased pope. The current dean of the College of Cardinals, 91-year-old Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, is set to preside over Francis’ funeral Mass.

Masses will continue to be said in Francis’ memory for nine days after his death – a period called the Novendialis. This ritual was inspired by an ancient Roman tradition prescribing a mourning period ending on the ninth day after a death.