Thousands fill St. Peter's Square to say farewell to a beloved pope

Pope Francis, who died on Easter Monday, will be buried this Saturday in Rome. According to Vatican data, the mass of the dead in front of St. Peter's Basilica persecuted more than 250,000 people in the open air.

During the three days of the doorway to St. Peter's Cathedral, where the coffin with the body of the pontifik was laid, it was opened 24 hours a day, and the farewell ceremony ended at 7 p.m. local time on 25 April.

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After three days the St. Peter's Basilica closes the doors. Hundreds of thousands of believers had flowed into the basilica. Shortly before the end, there were political guests.

Until the closing of the coffin with the late Pontiff on Friday evening, more believers came to the church than expected. Austria's Federal President and Chancellor also arrived in Rome on Friday.

Only after waiting for several hours can the faithful enter St. Peter's Square.