At the funeral of Pope Francis, Eastern Catholic priests representing several Eastern rites , including the Maronite, and Melkite Catholics , offered prayers and chants during the ceremony at St. Peter’s Basilica. Uniting Latin and Eastern traditions. Eastern Orthodox leaders, including Patriarchs and Metropolitans, were present among the dignitaries in St. Peter’s Square. The funeral drew thousands of faithful and religious figures from around the world in a solemn farewell to the late pontiff.