People Pay Tribute To The Late Pope Francis As Vatican Prepares For Conclave

VATICAN CITY, VATICAN - APRIL 27: Cardinals attend the Holy Mass on Divine Mercy, on the second day of mourning for Pope Francis on April 27, 2025 in Vatican City, Vatican. Funeral rites for the late Pope Francis are held for nine days after his burial as he is mourned and celebrated by the faithful. The congregation was made up of tens of thousands of youths taking part in the Catholic jubilee year. During this time, the Vatican prepares for the process to elect a new Pope, known as the Conclave, which must begin within 15 to 20 days of the Pope's death. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)