World leaders are spotted taking photos of Pope Francis' coffin

After mourners were criticised for taking selfies with the body of earlier this week, you would think the world's leaders would consider leaving their phones in their pockets for the pontiff's funeral.

However, a number of dignitaries couldn't resist pulling out their mobiles to take pictures and videos of the late Pope's humble wooden casket as it was carried back towards St Peter's Basilica.

As many in the front row - including US President , French President and 's President Alexander Stubb - burst into applause, those further back could be seen holding their devices aloft.

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