The Vatican

Thousands turn out to bid farewell to Pope Francis

For three days thousands of people will visit St. Peter's Basilica, where 50,000 faithful have already passed to bid farewell to Pope Francis.

Rome Reports-April 24, 2025-Reading time: < 1 minute
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The body of Pope Francis is now on display in St. Peter's Basilica so that anyone who wishes may bid farewell to the Pontiff before his funeral on Saturday, April 26.

During the first day of the public wake, thousands of faithful lined up at the entrance of the Vatican, where journalists, pilgrims, cardinals and religious from all over the world were crowded.


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