Hundreds of people line up to visit Pope Francis' tomb in Rome

Finally, in Rome, the Vatican opened Pope Francis' tomb to the public on Sunday.

The late pontiff, who passed away on April 21 at the age of 88, was laid to rest at the Santa Maria Maggiore church, with a single white rose and a simple inscription of his name "Franciscus" on his stone tomb.

The simplicity reflected his commitment to humility and simplicity.

Thousands of mourners visited the site, lining up to pay their respects.

Following the funeral on Saturday, which drew approximately 250,000 attendees, the College of Cardinals began preparations for the papal conclave, which is expected to begin between May 5 and May 10.