Pope Francis' coffin arrived at St. Peter's Basilica, where he will lie in state for three days before his funeral on Saturday. The funeral, expected to draw world leaders including US President Donald Trump, will be held outdoors in St. Peter's Square. A service is underway at the basilica, allowing mourners to pay their respects. Francis, who died on Easter Monday at age 88 from a stroke and heart failure, will be mourned by tens of thousands, following a similar timeframe to Pope Benedict XVI's funeral.
Prepared by Emily Rhodes and reviewed by editorial team.
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