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How Pope Francis’ funeral honored the life and legacy of the pontiff


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The life and legacy of Pope Francis was honored at a funeral with an outpouring of affection from thousands of people of all ages gathering in St. Peter’s Square. NBC’s Anne Thompson reports for TODAY.