Pope Francis's funeral will be 'a symbol of his humility', according to the head of a Catholic aid organisation. Thousands of people are expected to gather ahead of the funeral to bid a final farewell to Francis, who died on Easter Monday at the age of 88. The late pontiff left a 'massive legacy' and dedicated his papacy to trying to make the world a better place. Francis introduced changes to the papal funeral rites in 2024 which were aimed at simplifying the ceremonies.