Archive video reveals Pope funerals via the years

The funeral of Pope Francis will probably be watched by tens of millions of individuals the world over, whether or not they’re pilgrims descending on the Vatican Metropolis in particular person or individuals tuning in at dwelling.

The BBC has taken a glance again at archive footage of earlier Popes’ funerals, way back to Pope Pius XII in 1958 via to Pope Benedict XVI in 2022.

Video produced by Ian Casey.