ROME, Italy - People will be able to pay their final respects to Pope Francis in St. Peter's Basilica from Wednesday through Friday, the Vatican said in a statement.

The pontiff, who died aged 88 on Monday, will lie in state inside his coffin.

Catholic faithful and the general public will be able to visit from 11:00 am (0900 GMT) to midnight on Wednesday, 7:00 am to midnight on Thursday and 7:00 am to 7:00 pm on Friday. — Reuters