Travellers to Rome should expect closures, visitor restrictions and crowds at some of the city’s main attractions. View on euronews

News is in Vatican City, where tens of thousands of Catholics have gathered to bid farewell to Pope Francis, known as "The People's Pope," as he embarks on his final journey to his resting place. The procession began at Santa Marta,

The faithful will be flocking to Rome to honor the death of Pope Francis, with his funeral scheduled for Saturday April 26. While the city is heavily booked out, there are still ways to visit affordably.