Pope Francis confirmed in his final testament - released by the Vatican just now - that he wished to be buried in Rome's Basilica of Saint Mary Major and "without particular decoration". Many previous pontiffs have been buried at St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican.

President Trump said on his social media platform Truth Social Monday – following news of Pope Francis's death – that he and first lady Melania Trump will be attending the Pope's funeral at the Vatican,

President Trump ordered flags across the United States to be flown at half-staff until sunset on the day of the pope's funeral. The Vatican's director of health and hygiene said the pope died from a stroke, coma and irreversible cardiovascular collapse.