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Pope Francis' coffin moved to St Peter's Basilica for public mourning

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Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Wed, 23 Apr 2025, 7:56pm
People light candles as they pay respects in front of a portrait of Pope Francis during a condolence meeting in New Delhi, following the news of his death. Photo / AFP
People light candles as they pay respects in front of a portrait of Pope Francis during a condolence meeting in New Delhi, following the news of his death. Photo / AFP

Pope Francis' coffin moved to St Peter's Basilica for public mourning

Author
Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Wed, 23 Apr 2025, 7:56pm

Pope Francis' body has been moved to St Peter's Basilica, in front of crowds of worshippers. 

The late pontiff lies in a simple coffin of wood and zinc, wearing a red robe with a rosary in his hands. 

The Pope's coffin will remain there following the Liturgy until his funeral on Saturday.

UK correspondent Gavin Grey says crowds are coming in to pay tribute - and tens of thousands will be expected to come through in the coming days.

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