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One of the reasons, Derek, why they didn't want to show their faces, they say this afternoon they're scared to leave their home because of retaliation from Eduardo Flores Ruiz and his friends. Investigative reporter James Stratton in the newsroom for us.

Yeah, Georgia. I mean, obviously, this was a very emotional atmosphere. It was a reverent atmosphere, one of profound emotion. There were an estimated 250,000 people filling the square and surrounding streets and millions more watching at home worldwide to pay their respects to Francis. The funeral was held at 10 a.m.

Yeah, Georgia. I mean, obviously, this was a very emotional atmosphere. It was a reverent atmosphere, one of profound emotion. There were an estimated 250,000 people filling the square and surrounding streets and millions more watching at home worldwide to pay their respects to Francis. The funeral was held at 10 a.m.

local time in Rome, and it was very much a blend of tradition and the simplicity that Francis was so well-known for championing. Just a bit about him. During his papacy, he chose to live in a simple guest house rather than in the papal palace. He also chose to live without internet and was famous for reading only one Italian newspaper a day.

local time in Rome, and it was very much a blend of tradition and the simplicity that Francis was so well-known for championing. Just a bit about him. During his papacy, he chose to live in a simple guest house rather than in the papal palace. He also chose to live without internet and was famous for reading only one Italian newspaper a day.

And he vowed to give up television 30 years ago and kept that vow until his death. And that simplicity very much guided his final wishes. His open wooden coffin was a departure from the traditional triple casket. It lay at ground level in St. Peter's Basilica because... Pope Francis wanted to be at ground level to show that he was with the people and not above them.

And he vowed to give up television 30 years ago and kept that vow until his death. And that simplicity very much guided his final wishes. His open wooden coffin was a departure from the traditional triple casket. It lay at ground level in St. Peter's Basilica because... Pope Francis wanted to be at ground level to show that he was with the people and not above them.

And he also chose to be buried in his old black shoes rather than in the traditional, more elegant red shoes. Saturday's mass was led by Cardinal Giovanni Battista Ray, whose homily called Francis a pope among the people, really highlighting his warmth. He was the first pope from Latin America. He was also the first Jesuit pope.

And he also chose to be buried in his old black shoes rather than in the traditional, more elegant red shoes. Saturday's mass was led by Cardinal Giovanni Battista Ray, whose homily called Francis a pope among the people, really highlighting his warmth. He was the first pope from Latin America. He was also the first Jesuit pope.

And after the service, his coffin was carried in a modest procession to the Basilica Santa Maria Maggiore, where Francis was laid to rest. And that was also a departure from tradition, but it fulfilled his personal wish to be buried at a site that he held personally very dear.

And after the service, his coffin was carried in a modest procession to the Basilica Santa Maria Maggiore, where Francis was laid to rest. And that was also a departure from tradition, but it fulfilled his personal wish to be buried at a site that he held personally very dear.

Yes, as Cabot alluded to, this was a significant diplomatic gathering as well with some 170 foreign dignitaries gathered. It included dozens of heads of state, just a few, of course, President Donald Trump, First Lady Melania Trump. Ukrainian President Zelensky, French President Emmanuel Macron was there, Argentine President Javier Millay representing Francis's native country.

Yes, as Cabot alluded to, this was a significant diplomatic gathering as well with some 170 foreign dignitaries gathered. It included dozens of heads of state, just a few, of course, President Donald Trump, First Lady Melania Trump. Ukrainian President Zelensky, French President Emmanuel Macron was there, Argentine President Javier Millay representing Francis's native country.

And then arriving in Rome, this was what Vice President J.D. Vance, himself, of course, a Catholic, had to say to C-SPAN when they asked about his being one of the very last people to meet with the Pope.

And then arriving in Rome, this was what Vice President J.D. Vance, himself, of course, a Catholic, had to say to C-SPAN when they asked about his being one of the very last people to meet with the Pope.

And then another notable moment here, Julian Assange, the WikiLeaks founder, was also among the mourners. He attended with his family to thank Francis for supporting him during his imprisonment.

And then another notable moment here, Julian Assange, the WikiLeaks founder, was also among the mourners. He attended with his family to thank Francis for supporting him during his imprisonment.

Yeah, very much. His nickname was the Great Reformer, and we do have to note that those reforms did tend to lean towards the progressive side. So we're going to see if the College of Cardinals selects a new pope who continues to follow in Francis's footsteps. Now, about that process, how does that work?

Yeah, very much. His nickname was the Great Reformer, and we do have to note that those reforms did tend to lean towards the progressive side. So we're going to see if the College of Cardinals selects a new pope who continues to follow in Francis's footsteps. Now, about that process, how does that work?

Well, the conclave, of course, is a centuries-old tradition, and it takes place inside that sacred Sistine Chapel. It typically begins about 15 to 20 days after the death of the previous pope. So we're expecting it to start to take place somewhere between May 5th, May 11th. Only cardinals under the age of 80 can vote. So this time, there are going to be about 135 eligible cardinals.