Giovanni Battista Re (file picture)
Pope Francis' funeral service this morning is being led by the dean of the College of Cardinals, Giovanni Battista Re.
The 91-year-old Italian was ordained for the Diocese of Brescia in 1957. In 2001, Pope John Paul II proclaimed him as a cardinal.
He was elected as dean of the College of Cardinals in 2020, and Pope Francis extended his term in February this year.
He participated in the conclave of April 2005, which elected Pope Benedict XVI and in the conclave of March 2013, which elected Pope Francis.