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Pope Francis lies in state in St. Peter’s Basilica

Pope lying in state draws tens of thousands to St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican

So many mourners lined up to pay their respects to Pope Francis that the Vatican kept St. Peter's Basilica open all night to accommodate them.

Politico on MSN · 1d

Tens of thousands file into St. Peter’s Basilica to pay final respects to Pope Francis

The Vatican said more than 90,000 people had bid farewell to the pontiff by Thursday evening at the basilica, which will stay open into the night as long as there are mourners.

The Associated Press on MSN · 2d

Pope Francis' body to lie in state in St. Peter's Basilica as the faithful mourn

Pope Francis’ body will be moved to St. Peter’s Basilica to lie in state allowing the Catholic faithful to pay their respects to the Argentine pope.

The Catholic Spirit2d

Pope Francis dies during Jubilee, leaving Holy Door open in papal first

With his death April 21, Pope Francis marked yet another first in the history of the Catholic Church: he became the first ...

11 things you never knew about St Peter's Basilica in Vatican City

The stairs to the top of St Peter’s Dome were not constructed with tourists in mind. There are 491 steps and in some sections ...

WFSB3d

St. Peter’s Basilica opens for the public to pay their respects to Pope Francis before his funeral

The faithful who walk through St. Peter’s Holy Door are granted indulgences, a way to help atone for sins. “For me, Pope Francis represents a great pastor, as well as a great friend to all of ...

NBC Montana17h

Global leaders gather in Rome ahead of Pope Francis' funeral

Tens of thousands of mourners continue to wait hours in line to pay their respects and get a glimpse of Francis.

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