India, April 26 -- Thousands of mourners will take part in paying their respects to Pope Francis before his burial in St. Peter's Basilica.

Pope Francis' funeral on Saturday, April 26, is attracting millions of people around the globe who wish to commemorate the Vatican leader.

Pope Francis will be honoured by people at his funeral Mass in St. Peter's Square, right opposite St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City.

Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, the Dean of the College of Cardinals, will lead Saturday's Mass. After the service a traditional nine day mourning period, novemdiales, will commence.

Interestingly, Pope Francis will not be entombed in one of the crypts of St. Peter's Basilica. He instead will be buried in the Basilica of St. Mar...