On April 26, the Vatican bid farewell to Pope Francis, who was buried at the Basilica of St. Mary Major in Rome. According to a broadcast of the farewell ceremony and the Holy See Press Office, the pope's funeral was attended by approximately 400,

When Pope Francis died on Monday, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott ordered that flags be lowered to have staff. Abbott's order remains in effect until sunset Saturday, after Francis was buried at the Basilica of Saint Mary Major in Rome.