Catholics Bid Final Farewell As Pope Francis Lies in State at St. Peter’s Basilica

April 23, 2025 by Kateri

Long lines of mourners, many waiting more than four hours under the hot Roman sun, wound around St. Peter’s Square on the first day of viewing for Pope Francis on April 23, 2025, at the Vatican.

As people slowly made their way to the basilica, some prayed the Rosary while others sang hymns.

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