Tens of Thousands Line Up to Honor Pope Francis

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Tens of Thousands Line Up to Honor Pope Francis

Thursday 24th April 2025, 6:09PM

More than 60,000 people have paid their respects to the late pope’s body in St. Peter’s Basilica since Wednesday, according to the Vatican. The church stayed open until 5:30 a.m. on Thursday and reopened at 7 a.m. as thousands more lined up to file past his coffin.

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