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Tens of thousands say goodbye to Pope Francis lying in state
- Thousands of people filed through St. Peter's Basilica to pay their final respects to Pope Francis, who died at age 88 on April 21, 2025, initiating a three-day public viewing before his funeral.
- The Vatican expects tens of thousands of mourners, announcing extended hours for the basilica due to high turnout.
- A funeral for Pope Francis is set for Saturday at 10 a.m. in St. Peter's Square.
- The transition period for the Catholic Church begins with the public viewing, followed by a conclave to elect a new pope.
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The late Pope wanted to be a shepherd on the equal footing of his flock. In Rome, in addition to the powerful of the world, those who are especially fond of Francis take leave.
·Frankfurt, Germany
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Pope Francis' funeral in pictures - The world unites to bid farewell to 'the People's Pope'
Church bells have rung out across Rome as the funeral service to honour the life of the late pontiff begins.World leaders have congregated in Rome to attend the funeral and mourn the loss of Pope Francis.Following a number of days on display at St Peter's Basilica for public viewing, a funeral mass in St Peter's Square to honour the pontiff was attended by leaders from across the world.The Vatican expected some 250,000 mourners to fill St Peter'…
·London, United Kingdom
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