People Pay Tribute To The Late Pope Francis As Vatican Prepares For Conclave

ROME, ITALY - APRIL 27: A white rose lays on the tomb of Pope Francis on the first day of its opening to the public in Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica, on April 27, 2025 in Rome, Italy. Funeral rites for the late Pope Francis are held for nine days after his burial as he is mourned and celebrated by the faithful. During this time, the Vatican prepares for the process to elect a new Pope, known as the Conclave, which must begin within 15 to 20 days of the Pope's death. (Photo by Antonio Masiello/Getty Images)