Vatican City, April 26 -- President Droupadi Murmu, Karnataka Minister K.J. George, MLC Ivan D'Souza among attendees

Thousands of mourners have gathered at Vatican City and lined the streets of Rome to give a final send-off to Pope Francis today.

Pope Francis died at the age of 88 after suffering a stroke on Easter Monday, just one day after he appeared in the same square to offer a blessing to the faithful at the high point of the Christian calendar. The funeral is expected to conclude at 4.30 pm (IST).

Pope's funeral mass is being held on the steps of St. Peter's Basilica, one of the Catholic Church's most important sites, with more than 50 world leaders and 11 reigning monarchs in attendance.

President of India Droupadi Murmu, Unio...