Pope Francis will lie in state Wednesday-Friday, Vatican says

Published April 22, 2025 9:49pm

The body of Pope Francis is placed in an open casket during the rite of the declaration of death in Santa Marta residence at the Vatican, April 22, 2025. Vatican Media/Handout via REUTERS

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

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