His casket was then taken in a final journey to St. Mary Major, where the pope was met, according to his wishes, by dozens of Rome’s impoverished and needy, including prisoners,

The Pope, famous—perhaps foremost—for his insistence on simplicity and aversion to clerical glitz, wanted to be buried not at the Vatican but at the Papal Basilica of St. Mary Major, where before and after each of his international trips he went to pray.

The late pontiff was laid to rest in a private ceremony on Saturday following a public funeral at the Vatican on Saturday.

Catholics in Maryland and nationwide attended their first Sunday Mass without Pope Francis leading the church.

Local catholics are reflecting on the life of Pope Francis, remembering him as "The people's Pope" following his funeral on Saturday. 12 News Reporter Lauren Brill speaks with Rhode Islanders about Francis' legacy.