The body of Pope Francis has been brought to Saint Peter's Basilica, where he will lie in state for the next few days, in a spectacular procession in Rome on Wednesday.
Throngs of mourners are expected to make their way through the Basilica in the coming days to pay their respects to the Holy Father, who passed away on Easter Monday.
The Rite of Translation, led by the camerlengo, Cardinal Kevin Farrell, began in the chapel of the Casa Santa Marta, where Pope Francis lived during his 12 year pontificate and where he died.
His body was taken from the Chapel to Saint Peter's Basilica, carried by members of the lay confraternity of chair-bearers, known as the "sediari pontifici", processing through Vatican City as thousands of mourners paid their respects.
The sound of bells and Latin chants accompanied the procession, which was flanked by Swiss guards. Hundreds of Cardinals, bishops and priests also joined the procession.
Pope Francis will lie in state in Saint Peter's Basilica until the evening of April 25, when the coffin will be closed in preparation for his funeral Mass.
The funeral Mass will be celebrated on the morning of April 26 in Saint Peter's Square. This will also begin a nine day period of prayer and mourning known as the "Novendiales".
Following the funeral, the Pontiff will be buried at the Basilica of Saint Mary Major, according to his wishes.