Dar es Salaam, April 27 -- ROME: In a solemn and deeply emotional ceremony, Pope Francis was laid to rest yesterday at the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, located outside the Vatican walls in the heart of Rome.

Vice-President, Dr Philip Mpango led the Tanzanian delegation at the burial. He represented President Samia Suluhu Hassan to join mourners and fellow leaders from across the globe who gathered to pay their final respects to the former leader of the Catholic Church.

Speaking after the conclusion of funeral mass, Dr Mpango said the best way to honour Pope Francis is by promoting peace and caring for the poor.

He said Pope Francis was a humble person who made significant efforts to promote peace in various regions of the world, l...