Many world leaders and royals have gathered among mourners at the Vatican - here are the pictures of them there.

This is a globally significant event that is making headlines beyond religious circles: all eyes will be focused not only on Pope Francis’s tomb, but also on the chairs of the guests. In this regard, the presence of Donald Trump, who will not be in the front row, is particularly noteworthy.

Roman neighbors and retired flight attendants Aurelia Ballarini and Francesca Codato came to pay respects to Pope Francis on Friday with very different motivations. Ballarini, 72, was coming to terms with her grief, and Codato, 78, was seeking forgiveness.