The Vatican said more than 90,000 people had bid farewell to the pontiff by Thursday evening at the basilica, which will stay open into the night as long as there are mourners.

So many mourners lined up to see Pope Francis lying in state in a simple wooden coffin inside St. Peter’s Basilica that the Vatican kept the

So many people lined up to see Pope Francis lying in state at St. Peter’s Basilica that the Vatican kept the doors open all night, closing for just one hour from 6 a.m. until 7 a.m. Thursday.

Pope Francis's death at the age of 88 means the Catholic Church must choose a new leader. Here's how cardinals elect the next pontiff at the conclave.

Cardinal Kevin Farrell confirmed Pope Francis' death at the age of 88 early in the morning in a statement from the Vatican. There will be a period of mourning before the selection process involving the governing body of the Vatican and the 135 cardinals eligible to participate in the conclave begins.

Pope Francis will be remembered for elevating women to positions of power within the Catholic Church. Vatican author, historian and guide Elizabeth Lev joins Chris Jansing at the Vatican to reflect on the changes the Pope made.

Catholic churches across the region will pay tribute to Pope Francis on Saturday, the day of his funeral, with the symbolic ringing of the bells.