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WATCH: World leaders and mourners gather for the funeral of Pope Francis

The pontiff’s funeral in St Peter’s Square in the Vatican has wrapped up with his coffin carried to his final resting place in the Basilica of St Mary Major in Rome.

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Pope Francis's compassion "embraced all humanity", Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)

What to expect at Pope Francis' funeral

About 50 heads of state have been confirmed as attending and 10 reigning monarchs.

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The funeral for Pope Francis will be a global event watched by millions of people. (AP PHOTO)

Pope Francis’ final moments revealed

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Pope Francis dead at 88.

Thousands brave crowd crush for precious seconds with Pope Francis

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The rush to see Pope Francis lying in state has become a disorganised crush, with Italian authorities under fire for losing control of the huge crowd at the Vatican.

Convicted cardinal demands to be part of conclave

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Italian Cardinal Giovanni Angelo Becciu was convicted of financial crimes but his appeal is still underway.

Vatican shares first pictures of Pope Francis lying in state

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Pope Francis's body is laid out in state inside his private chapel at the Vatican.