Manila, April 26 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos on Saturday joined world leaders and the Catholic faithful in paying final respects to Pope Francis.

The First Couple went to St. Peter's Square in Vatican City for the late pontiff's funeral, which started at 4 p.m. (PH time).

Around 170 world leaders and 200,000 people attended Pope Francis' funeral, according to a Presidential Communications Office statement.

In an interview with GMA News when they arrived in Vatican, the First Lady recalled her fond memories of meeting Pope Francis, describing him as "humble [and] kind."

Marcos said his attendance at Pope Francis' funeral was "a gesture of deep respect" for "a Pope who touched the hearts of mi...