The Vatican has opened St Peter’s Basilica to the general public so folks will pay their last respects to Pope Francis.
Three days of public mourning will happen earlier than the pontiff’s funeral on Saturday.
The physique of Pope Francis was moved to St Peter’s Basilica from the chapel of the Casa Santa Marta earlier on Wednesday.
Listed below are photos of the procession to the basilica, the place tens of 1000’s of mourners are anticipated to file previous the open casket over the subsequent three days.
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The physique of Pope Francis was escorted by a procession of solemn cardinals and Swiss Guards
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Emotional scenes in St Peter’s Sq. because the coffin approached the basilica. Pic: Reuters
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Giant crowds watched Wednesday’s procession. Pic: Reuters
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A Swiss Guard stands as folks watch in St Peter’s Sq.. Pic: Reuters
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The physique of Pope Francis is carried in a coffin into St Peter’s Basilica. Pic: Reuters
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The procession reaches the ultimate moments in St Peter’s Basilica. Pic: Reuters
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The picket casket was perched on a slight ramp with Swiss Guards close by. Pic: Reuters
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