Catholic faithful flock to Pope Francis' tomb as eyes turn to conclave

Roman Catholic faithful began visiting the tomb of Pope Francis on Sunday, filing past the simple white tomb inside St. Mary Major Basilica in Rome a day after he was bade farewell.

A single white rose was placed on the tomb that said "Franciscus" – the pope's name in Latin – inside the Santa Maria Maggiore, where the late pontiff would pray after returning from his trips abroad.

Rosario Correale, from Salerno, Italy, was among those visiting the tomb. He said he experienced "great emotion" at witnessing Francis' final resting place.