Pope Francis’s Body Lies in State at St. Peter’s Basilica Ahead of Saturday Funeral

Pope Francis’s body is currently lying in state in St. Peter’s Basilica, following his passing. The Vatican has announced that the Pope’s body will remain in the basilica until his funeral, which is scheduled for Saturday. Thousands of mourners are expected to visit the basilica to pay their respects to the late pontiff, who was widely regarded for his efforts in modernizing the Catholic Church and advocating for peace and social justice worldwide. The funeral plans and the process for selecting his successor will adhere to long-standing traditions of the Catholic Church.

• Pope Francis’s body lies in state in St. Peter’s Basilica following his passing.
• The Pope’s body will remain in the basilica until his funeral on Saturday.
• Thousands of mourners are expected to visit St. Peter’s Basilica to pay their respects.
• Pope Francis was known for his efforts to modernize the Catholic Church and his advocacy for peace and social justice.
• The funeral and the selection of his successor will follow the Catholic Church’s traditions.

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