Pope Francis's body lies in state at St. Peter's Basilica in Rome following his death on Monday at age 88. A solemn procession carried his open coffin through St. Peter's Square, where thousands gathered to pay their respects. People from around the world are visiting to mourn the late pontiff, who served for 12 years as the first Latin American pope. His body will remain in the basilica until Friday evening before his funeral on Saturday.
Prepared by Emily Rhodes and reviewed by editorial team.
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