At least 400,000 people at Vatican, streets of Rome for farewell to pope

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Over 250,000 people gathered in Rome to attend Pope Francis’ funeral at St. Peter’s Square, where heads of state and members of royalty came to pay their respects at this solemn event. The Pontiff passed away last Monday at the age of 88 from a stroke, having last appeared in public on Easter Sunday to bless the crowds. Catherine Viette has more.