A Mass was held at Saint Patrick's Cathedral in New York City in honor of Pope Francis on Saturday as people around the world watched the late pontiff's funeral and said their final goodbyes.

"He was dear to all people, very down to earth. You’ve never seen any of that kind of person, so humbled," said James Dmello, who was among around 800 people at a Saturday evening Mass at Holy Name Cathedral on the Near North Side.

An estimated 250,000 people filled St. Peter’s Square and beyond to pay their final respects at the funeral Mass for Pope Francis, who died on Monday at 88.