Brigitte Bardot Funeral - Saint-Tropez

Brigitte Bardot Funeral - Saint-Tropez

The coffin and the funeral procession at Notre-Dame de l'Assomption church, for the funeral ceremony for late French actress Brigitte Bardot, in Saint-Tropez, southeastern France, on January 7, 2026. French film sensation Brigitte Bardot, a symbol of sexual liberation in the 1950s and 1960s who reinvented herself as an animal rights defender and embraced far-right views, died on Decmber 28, 2025 aged 91. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Brigitte Bardot Funeral - Saint-Tropez

Brigitte Bardot Funeral - Saint-Tropez

The coffin and the funeral procession at Notre-Dame de l'Assomption church, for the funeral ceremony for late French actress Brigitte Bardot, in Saint-Tropez, southeastern France, on January 7, 2026. French film sensation Brigitte Bardot, a symbol of sexual liberation in the 1950s and 1960s who reinvented herself as an animal rights defender and embraced far-right views, died on Decmber 28, 2025 aged 91. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Brigitte Bardot Funeral - Saint-Tropez

Brigitte Bardot Funeral - Saint-Tropez

The coffin and the funeral procession at Notre-Dame de l'Assomption church, for the funeral ceremony for late French actress Brigitte Bardot, in Saint-Tropez, southeastern France, on January 7, 2026. French film sensation Brigitte Bardot, a symbol of sexual liberation in the 1950s and 1960s who reinvented herself as an animal rights defender and embraced far-right views, died on Decmber 28, 2025 aged 91. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Brigitte Bardot Funeral - Saint-Tropez

Brigitte Bardot Funeral - Saint-Tropez

The coffin and the funeral procession at Notre-Dame de l'Assomption church, for the funeral ceremony for late French actress Brigitte Bardot, in Saint-Tropez, southeastern France, on January 7, 2026. French film sensation Brigitte Bardot, a symbol of sexual liberation in the 1950s and 1960s who reinvented herself as an animal rights defender and embraced far-right views, died on Decmber 28, 2025 aged 91. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Brigitte Bardot Funeral - Saint-Tropez

Brigitte Bardot Funeral - Saint-Tropez

The coffin and the funeral procession at Notre-Dame de l'Assomption church, for the funeral ceremony for late French actress Brigitte Bardot, in Saint-Tropez, southeastern France, on January 7, 2026. French film sensation Brigitte Bardot, a symbol of sexual liberation in the 1950s and 1960s who reinvented herself as an animal rights defender and embraced far-right views, died on Decmber 28, 2025 aged 91. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Brigitte Bardot Funeral - Saint-Tropez

Brigitte Bardot Funeral - Saint-Tropez

The coffin and the funeral procession at Notre-Dame de l'Assomption church, for the funeral ceremony for late French actress Brigitte Bardot, in Saint-Tropez, southeastern France, on January 7, 2026. French film sensation Brigitte Bardot, a symbol of sexual liberation in the 1950s and 1960s who reinvented herself as an animal rights defender and embraced far-right views, died on Decmber 28, 2025 aged 91. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Brigitte Bardot Funeral - Saint-Tropez

Brigitte Bardot Funeral - Saint-Tropez

The coffin and the funeral procession at Notre-Dame de l'Assomption church, for the funeral ceremony for late French actress Brigitte Bardot, in Saint-Tropez, southeastern France, on January 7, 2026. French film sensation Brigitte Bardot, a symbol of sexual liberation in the 1950s and 1960s who reinvented herself as an animal rights defender and embraced far-right views, died on Decmber 28, 2025 aged 91. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Brigitte Bardot Funeral - Saint-Tropez

Brigitte Bardot Funeral - Saint-Tropez

The coffin and the funeral procession at Notre-Dame de l'Assomption church, for the funeral ceremony for late French actress Brigitte Bardot, in Saint-Tropez, southeastern France, on January 7, 2026. French film sensation Brigitte Bardot, a symbol of sexual liberation in the 1950s and 1960s who reinvented herself as an animal rights defender and embraced far-right views, died on Decmber 28, 2025 aged 91. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Brigitte Bardot Funeral - Saint-Tropez

Brigitte Bardot Funeral - Saint-Tropez

The coffin and the funeral procession at Notre-Dame de l'Assomption church, for the funeral ceremony for late French actress Brigitte Bardot, in Saint-Tropez, southeastern France, on January 7, 2026. French film sensation Brigitte Bardot, a symbol of sexual liberation in the 1950s and 1960s who reinvented herself as an animal rights defender and embraced far-right views, died on Decmber 28, 2025 aged 91. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Brigitte Bardot Funeral - Saint-Tropez

Brigitte Bardot Funeral - Saint-Tropez

The coffin and the funeral procession at Notre-Dame de l'Assomption church, for the funeral ceremony for late French actress Brigitte Bardot, in Saint-Tropez, southeastern France, on January 7, 2026. French film sensation Brigitte Bardot, a symbol of sexual liberation in the 1950s and 1960s who reinvented herself as an animal rights defender and embraced far-right views, died on Decmber 28, 2025 aged 91. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Italy: Pope Francis’s Coffin Procession Through Rome

Pope Francis' coffin was sealed in St. Peter's Basilica on Friday evening, April 26, ahead of his funeral at St. Peter's Square on Saturday. 

This video captured crowds lining both sides of Via dei Fori Imperiali in Rome, paying their final respects as the motorcade carrying Francis's coffin passed.

The Funeral Procession of Pope Francis - Rome

The Funeral Procession of Pope Francis - Rome

Pope Francis' coffin arrives by popemobile at the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome., Italy, on April 26, 2025. Photo by Photo by Asquini Claudio/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

The Funeral Procession of Pope Francis - Rome

The Funeral Procession of Pope Francis - Rome

Pope Francis' coffin arrives by popemobile at the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome., Italy, on April 26, 2025. Photo by Photo by Asquini Claudio/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

The Funeral Procession of Pope Francis - Rome

The Funeral Procession of Pope Francis - Rome

Pope Francis' coffin arrives by popemobile at the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome., Italy, on April 26, 2025. Photo by Photo by Asquini Claudio/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

The Funeral Procession of Pope Francis - Rome

The Funeral Procession of Pope Francis - Rome

Pope Francis' coffin arrives by popemobile at the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome., Italy, on April 26, 2025. Photo by Photo by Asquini Claudio/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

The Funeral Procession of Pope Francis - Rome

The Funeral Procession of Pope Francis - Rome

Pope Francis' coffin arrives by popemobile at the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome., Italy, on April 26, 2025. Photo by Photo by Asquini Claudio/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

The Funeral Procession of Pope Francis - Rome

The Funeral Procession of Pope Francis - Rome

Pope Francis' coffin arrives by popemobile at the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome., Italy, on April 26, 2025. Photo by Photo by Asquini Claudio/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

The Funeral Procession of Pope Francis - Rome

The Funeral Procession of Pope Francis - Rome

Pope Francis' coffin arrives by popemobile at the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome., Italy, on April 26, 2025. Photo by Photo by Asquini Claudio/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Faithful Faces At The Funeral Of Pope Francis - Vatican

Faithful Faces At The Funeral Of Pope Francis - Vatican

A young faithful holds a photo of late Pope Francis during the funeral procession arrives at the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore during the funeral of Pope Francis on April 26, 2025 in Rome, Italy. Pope Francis died on April 21st at the age of 88. Born in Argentina as Jorge Mario Bergoglio, he was the first Latin American and the first Jesuit to become Pope when elected in 2013. Taking the name Francis after St Francis of Assisi, he promoted a more humble version of the papacy than many of his predecessors. He will be buried outside of the Vatican in a simple wooden coffin at the Basilica Santa Maria Maggiore. Photo by CPP/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Faithful Faces At The Funeral Of Pope Francis - Vatican

Faithful Faces At The Funeral Of Pope Francis - Vatican

A young faithful holds a photo of late Pope Francis during the funeral procession arrives at the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore during the funeral of Pope Francis on April 26, 2025 in Rome, Italy. Pope Francis died on April 21st at the age of 88. Born in Argentina as Jorge Mario Bergoglio, he was the first Latin American and the first Jesuit to become Pope when elected in 2013. Taking the name Francis after St Francis of Assisi, he promoted a more humble version of the papacy than many of his predecessors. He will be buried outside of the Vatican in a simple wooden coffin at the Basilica Santa Maria Maggiore. Photo by CPP/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Transfer of The Coffin of Pope Francis - Vatican

Transfer of The Coffin of Pope Francis - Vatican

The mortal remains of Pope Francis have been transferred from the residence Santa Marta to St. Peter’s Basilica, Vatican on April 23, 2025, where his body will lie in state so the faithful may pay their respects until his funeral. The College of Cardinal led the procession of the coffin. Photo by (EV) M.Tama/ Vatican Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

Transfer of The Coffin of Pope Francis - Vatican

Transfer of The Coffin of Pope Francis - Vatican

The mortal remains of Pope Francis have been transferred from the residence Santa Marta to St. Peter’s Basilica, Vatican on April 23, 2025, where his body will lie in state so the faithful may pay their respects until his funeral. The College of Cardinal led the procession of the coffin. Photo by (EV) M.Tama/ Vatican Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

Transfer of The Coffin of Pope Francis - Vatican

Transfer of The Coffin of Pope Francis - Vatican

The mortal remains of Pope Francis have been transferred from the residence Santa Marta to St. Peter’s Basilica, Vatican on April 23, 2025, where his body will lie in state so the faithful may pay their respects until his funeral. The College of Cardinal led the procession of the coffin. Photo by (EV) M.Tama/ Vatican Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

Transfer of The Coffin of Pope Francis - Vatican

Transfer of The Coffin of Pope Francis - Vatican

The mortal remains of Pope Francis have been transferred from the residence Santa Marta to St. Peter’s Basilica, Vatican on April 23, 2025, where his body will lie in state so the faithful may pay their respects until his funeral. The College of Cardinal led the procession of the coffin. Photo by (EV) M.Tama/ Vatican Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

Transfer of The Coffin of Pope Francis - Vatican

Transfer of The Coffin of Pope Francis - Vatican

The mortal remains of Pope Francis have been transferred from the residence Santa Marta to St. Peter’s Basilica, Vatican on April 23, 2025, where his body will lie in state so the faithful may pay their respects until his funeral. The College of Cardinal led the procession of the coffin. Photo by (EV) M.Tama/ Vatican Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

Transfer of The Coffin of Pope Francis - Vatican

Transfer of The Coffin of Pope Francis - Vatican

The mortal remains of Pope Francis have been transferred from the residence Santa Marta to St. Peter’s Basilica, Vatican on April 23, 2025, where his body will lie in state so the faithful may pay their respects until his funeral. The College of Cardinal led the procession of the coffin. Photo by (EV) M.Tama/ Vatican Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

Transfer of The Coffin of Pope Francis - Vatican

Transfer of The Coffin of Pope Francis - Vatican

The mortal remains of Pope Francis have been transferred from the residence Santa Marta to St. Peter’s Basilica, Vatican on April 23, 2025, where his body will lie in state so the faithful may pay their respects until his funeral. The College of Cardinal led the procession of the coffin. Photo by (EV) M.Tama/ Vatican Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

Transfer of The Coffin of Pope Francis - Vatican

Transfer of The Coffin of Pope Francis - Vatican

The mortal remains of Pope Francis have been transferred from the residence Santa Marta to St. Peter’s Basilica, Vatican on April 23, 2025, where his body will lie in state so the faithful may pay their respects until his funeral. The College of Cardinal led the procession of the coffin. Photo by (EV) M.Tama/ Vatican Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

Transfer of The Coffin of Pope Francis - Vatican

Transfer of The Coffin of Pope Francis - Vatican

The mortal remains of Pope Francis have been transferred from the residence Santa Marta to St. Peter’s Basilica, Vatican on April 23, 2025, where his body will lie in state so the faithful may pay their respects until his funeral. The College of Cardinal led the procession of the coffin. Photo by (EV) M.Tama/ Vatican Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

Transfer of The Coffin of Pope Francis - Vatican

Transfer of The Coffin of Pope Francis - Vatican

The mortal remains of Pope Francis have been transferred from the residence Santa Marta to St. Peter’s Basilica, Vatican on April 23, 2025, where his body will lie in state so the faithful may pay their respects until his funeral. The College of Cardinal led the procession of the coffin. Photo by (EV) M.Tama/ Vatican Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

Transfer of The Coffin of Pope Francis - Vatican

Transfer of The Coffin of Pope Francis - Vatican

The mortal remains of Pope Francis have been transferred from the residence Santa Marta to St. Peter’s Basilica, Vatican on April 23, 2025, where his body will lie in state so the faithful may pay their respects until his funeral. The College of Cardinal led the procession of the coffin. Photo by (EV) M.Tama/ Vatican Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

Transfer of The Coffin of Pope Francis - Vatican

Transfer of The Coffin of Pope Francis - Vatican

The mortal remains of Pope Francis have been transferred from the residence Santa Marta to St. Peter’s Basilica, Vatican on April 23, 2025, where his body will lie in state so the faithful may pay their respects until his funeral. The College of Cardinal led the procession of the coffin. Photo by (EV) M.Tama/ Vatican Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

Transfer of The Coffin of Pope Francis - Vatican

Transfer of The Coffin of Pope Francis - Vatican

The mortal remains of Pope Francis have been transferred from the residence Santa Marta to St. Peter’s Basilica, Vatican on April 23, 2025, where his body will lie in state so the faithful may pay their respects until his funeral. The College of Cardinal led the procession of the coffin. Photo by (EV) M.Tama/ Vatican Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

Transfer of The Coffin of Pope Francis - Vatican

Transfer of The Coffin of Pope Francis - Vatican

The mortal remains of Pope Francis have been transferred from the residence Santa Marta to St. Peter’s Basilica, Vatican on April 23, 2025, where his body will lie in state so the faithful may pay their respects until his funeral. The College of Cardinal led the procession of the coffin. Photo by (EV) M.Tama/ Vatican Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

Transfer of The Coffin of Pope Francis - Vatican

Transfer of The Coffin of Pope Francis - Vatican

The mortal remains of Pope Francis have been transferred from the residence Santa Marta to St. Peter’s Basilica, Vatican on April 23, 2025, where his body will lie in state so the faithful may pay their respects until his funeral. The College of Cardinal led the procession of the coffin. Photo by (EV) M.Tama/ Vatican Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

Transfer of The Coffin of Pope Francis - Vatican

Transfer of The Coffin of Pope Francis - Vatican

The mortal remains of Pope Francis have been transferred from the residence Santa Marta to St. Peter’s Basilica, Vatican on April 23, 2025, where his body will lie in state so the faithful may pay their respects until his funeral. The College of Cardinal led the procession of the coffin. Photo by (EV) M.Tama/ Vatican Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

Transfer of The Coffin of Pope Francis - Vatican

Transfer of The Coffin of Pope Francis - Vatican

The mortal remains of Pope Francis have been transferred from the residence Santa Marta to St. Peter’s Basilica, Vatican on April 23, 2025, where his body will lie in state so the faithful may pay their respects until his funeral. The College of Cardinal led the procession of the coffin. Photo by (EV) M.Tama/ Vatican Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

Transfer of The Coffin of Pope Francis - Vatican

Transfer of The Coffin of Pope Francis - Vatican

The mortal remains of Pope Francis have been transferred from the residence Santa Marta to St. Peter’s Basilica, Vatican on April 23, 2025, where his body will lie in state so the faithful may pay their respects until his funeral. The College of Cardinal led the procession of the coffin. Photo by (EV) M.Tama/ Vatican Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

Transfer of The Coffin of Pope Francis - Vatican

Transfer of The Coffin of Pope Francis - Vatican

The mortal remains of Pope Francis have been transferred from the residence Santa Marta to St. Peter’s Basilica, Vatican on April 23, 2025, where his body will lie in state so the faithful may pay their respects until his funeral. The College of Cardinal led the procession of the coffin. Photo by (EV) M.Tama/ Vatican Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

Transfer of The Coffin of Pope Francis - Vatican

Transfer of The Coffin of Pope Francis - Vatican

The mortal remains of Pope Francis have been transferred from the residence Santa Marta to St. Peter’s Basilica, Vatican on April 23, 2025, where his body will lie in state so the faithful may pay their respects until his funeral. The College of Cardinal led the procession of the coffin. Photo by (EV) M.Tama/ Vatican Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

Transfer of The Coffin of Pope Francis - Vatican

Transfer of The Coffin of Pope Francis - Vatican

The mortal remains of Pope Francis have been transferred from the residence Santa Marta to St. Peter’s Basilica, Vatican on April 23, 2025, where his body will lie in state so the faithful may pay their respects until his funeral. The College of Cardinal led the procession of the coffin. Photo by (EV) M.Tama/ Vatican Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

Transfer of The Coffin of Pope Francis - Vatican

Transfer of The Coffin of Pope Francis - Vatican

The mortal remains of Pope Francis have been transferred from the residence Santa Marta to St. Peter’s Basilica, Vatican on April 23, 2025, where his body will lie in state so the faithful may pay their respects until his funeral. The College of Cardinal led the procession of the coffin. Photo by (EV) M.Tama/ Vatican Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

Transfer of The Coffin of Pope Francis - Vatican

Transfer of The Coffin of Pope Francis - Vatican

The mortal remains of Pope Francis have been transferred from the residence Santa Marta to St. Peter’s Basilica, Vatican on April 23, 2025, where his body will lie in state so the faithful may pay their respects until his funeral. The College of Cardinal led the procession of the coffin. Photo by (EV) M.Tama/ Vatican Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

Transfer of The Coffin of Pope Francis - Vatican

Transfer of The Coffin of Pope Francis - Vatican

The mortal remains of Pope Francis have been transferred from the residence Santa Marta to St. Peter’s Basilica, Vatican on April 23, 2025, where his body will lie in state so the faithful may pay their respects until his funeral. The College of Cardinal led the procession of the coffin. Photo by (EV) M.Tama/ Vatican Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

Transfer of The Coffin of Pope Francis - Vatican

Transfer of The Coffin of Pope Francis - Vatican

The mortal remains of Pope Francis have been transferred from the residence Santa Marta to St. Peter’s Basilica, Vatican on April 23, 2025, where his body will lie in state so the faithful may pay their respects until his funeral. The College of Cardinal led the procession of the coffin. Photo by (EV) M.Tama/ Vatican Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

Transfer of The Coffin of Pope Francis - Vatican

Transfer of The Coffin of Pope Francis - Vatican

The mortal remains of Pope Francis have been transferred from the residence Santa Marta to St. Peter’s Basilica, Vatican on April 23, 2025, where his body will lie in state so the faithful may pay their respects until his funeral. The College of Cardinal led the procession of the coffin. Photo by (EV) M.Tama/ Vatican Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

Transfer of The Coffin of Pope Francis - Vatican

Transfer of The Coffin of Pope Francis - Vatican

The mortal remains of Pope Francis have been transferred from the residence Santa Marta to St. Peter’s Basilica, Vatican on April 23, 2025, where his body will lie in state so the faithful may pay their respects until his funeral. The College of Cardinal led the procession of the coffin. Photo by (EV) M.Tama/ Vatican Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

Transfer of The Coffin of Pope Francis - Vatican

Transfer of The Coffin of Pope Francis - Vatican

The mortal remains of Pope Francis have been transferred from the residence Santa Marta to St. Peter’s Basilica, Vatican on April 23, 2025, where his body will lie in state so the faithful may pay their respects until his funeral. The College of Cardinal led the procession of the coffin. Photo by (EV) M.Tama/ Vatican Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

Transfer of The Coffin of Pope Francis - Vatican

Transfer of The Coffin of Pope Francis - Vatican

The mortal remains of Pope Francis have been transferred from the residence Santa Marta to St. Peter’s Basilica, Vatican on April 23, 2025, where his body will lie in state so the faithful may pay their respects until his funeral. The College of Cardinal led the procession of the coffin. Photo by (EV) M.Tama/ Vatican Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

Transfer of The Coffin of Pope Francis - Vatican

Transfer of The Coffin of Pope Francis - Vatican

The mortal remains of Pope Francis have been transferred from the residence Santa Marta to St. Peter’s Basilica, Vatican on April 23, 2025, where his body will lie in state so the faithful may pay their respects until his funeral. The College of Cardinal led the procession of the coffin. Photo by (EV) M.Tama/ Vatican Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM