What we know ahead of Pope Francis's funeral

Vatican City: Pope Francis, who died this week at age 88 of a stroke at the Vatican, will be buried on Saturday. World leaders and worshippers will...

Vatican City: Pope Francis, who died this week at age 88 of a stroke at the Vatican, will be buried on Saturday.

World leaders and worshippers will be present at his funeral before a conclave of cardinals is convened to elect a successor.

Here's what we know about the processes leading up to the election of a new pope.

Lying in state

Francis's body was taken on Wednesday morning to lie in state in St Peter's Basilica, where mourners were able from 11:00 am (0900 GMT) to pay their respects to the late pontiff.