A group of University of Dallas students studying at the school’s campus in Rome will rise early Saturday to attend the funeral for Pope Francis.

The union says Marquette's anti-union position is hypocritical and defies Catholic social teachings. Members plan to protest the April 29 event.

As Pope Francis is set to be laid to rest on Saturday, thousands of Catholics braved the cold weather and endured the long queue to see the Supreme Pontiff one last time.