The body of Pope Francis has been moved from his Vatican residence to St Peter's Basilica to allow the faithful to pay their respects before his funeral on Saturday. The Pope's open coffin was carried by clergy on Wednesday morning in a solemn procession through St Peter's Square where thousands of worshippers had gathered.

Pope Francis’ coffin was carried in a procession from his residency at the Vatican to St. Peter’s Square on Wednesday, where crowds waited under the warm Roman sun to say a goodbye to the pontiff.

The body of Pope Francis will be moved Wednesday morning to St. Peter’s Basilica for three days of public mourning for an Argentine pontiff remembered for his humble style, concern for the poor and insistent prayers for peace.