‘Presto! No photos!’ Mourners flock to St. Peter’s for final homage to Pope Francis
- On Friday, April 25, mourners paid final respects to Pope Francis lying in state in St Peter's Basilica.
- Pope Francis died on April 21 at age 88 after leading the church for over a decade.
- Tens of thousands waited hours in lines stretching kilometres from the Vatican into Italy.
- More than 128,000 people visited the basilica over three days to see his open coffin.
- His funeral occurs today, Saturday, in St Peter's Square, followed by burial at Saint Mary Major Basilica.
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Evening pilgrims bid farewell to Pope Francis ahead of Saturday funeral
Thousands of Catholics said their last goodbyes and paid their respects to Pope Francis on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, as the late pope lay in state in St. Peter’s Basilica. / Credit: Daniel Ibañez/CNA Vatican City, Apr 25, 2025 / 17:56 pm (CNA)... [...]
LIVESTREAM: Pope Francis' coffin sealed at Saint Peter's Basilica
MANILA, Philippines – The coffin of Pope Francis is sealed at Saint Peter’s Basilica at 8 pm (Rome time) on Friday, April 25, ahead of his funeral the next day. In Manila, this is scheduled at 2 am (Manila time) on Saturday, April 26. Cardinal Kevin Joseph Farrell, camerlengo of the Holy Roman Church, is set to preside over the ritual. Watch the livestream here. – Rappler.com
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