Montreal held a memorial mass for Pope Francis at Mary, Queen of the World Cathedral as faithful mourned his passing and shared hopes for the next pope.

Gov. Gen. says the pontiff's apology for widespread abuses in the residential school system was a significant step in addressing historical injustices

Tens of thousands of people are expected to attend the funeral, as well as dozens of world leaders, including Gov. Gen. Mary Simon and U.S. President Donald Trump.

Cardinal Thomas Collins is one of five cardinals currently in Rome from Canada. This will be just the second time in Collins' life he'll be involved in selecting a new pope.

The basilica is bathed in a hushed silence as mourners from across the globe make a slow, shuffling procession up the main aisle to pay their last respects.

Gov. Gen. Mary Simon will represent Canada at the funeral for Pope Francis at the Vatican on Saturday, with all five of the country's cardinals also expected to attend.

Thousands gathered in Rome on Wednesday to pay their respects to Pope Francis, who will lie in state for three days at St. Peter's Basilica ahead of his funeral.

At Maskwacis, Littlechild also gifted the pope a headdress worn by his grandfather, a former Cree chief. It was a moment seen by people around the world.

Pope Francis will be laid to rest Saturday after lying in state for three days in St. Peter’s Basilica, where the faithful are expected to flock to pay their respects.

Canada's newest cardinal will lead a mass in honour of Pope Francis this afternoon.