Among those at St Peter's Square planning to go inside the basilica over the next couple of days to see the Pope lying in state is Margaux, who is from France and runs a restaurant near the square.

She was moved by today's procession and service.

Margaux tells the BBC it's all been a bit of a shock, but as a Catholic she is glad to be able to attend the events and plans to attend the funeral on Saturday.

"I saw him a couple of times here, with a beautiful smile, message of love also. I really like him," she adds.

Pope Francis's progressive views were "very important" to Margaux.

"I hope the next pope will follow him along his path," she adds, saying that she does worry about what will happen in the next week. "I hope it's going to be just like him, following his ideas," Margaux says.

Living in Vatican City is "mystical" and "beautiful", Margaux adds, as she walks among priests, nuns and tourists surrounded by the religious hub's impressive architecture.