Mourners Bid Farewell to Pope Francis as He Lies in State at St. Peter's Basilica
CBS NewsMay 7, 20251 min1,636 views
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- 🕊️ Pope Francis is lying in state for three days at St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City before his funeral on Saturday.
- 🌍 Tens of thousands of mourners from around the world are streaming in to pay their respects.
- 💔 There is a mixture of emotions, with many remembering him as a beloved leader and a big inspiration.
A Simple Farewell
- 🪵 The Pope's body was moved in a solemn procession, carried in a simple wooden coffin.
- 👨👩👧👦 Unlike his predecessors, Francis's coffin is placed facing the pews, close to the people, as he desired.
- 📜 In 2022, he expressed a wish for a modest funeral and to be remembered as a simple disciple of Christ.
Burial Plans
- ⛪ Pope Francis has made it clear he does not wish to be buried at St. Peter's Basilica.
- 📍 On Friday evening, his coffin will be closed, and he will be laid to rest at St. Mary Major, a church he frequently visited.
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