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Grief, sorrow in endless lines to bid farewell to Pope Francis
In the endless lines of pilgrims wishing to pay their final respects to Pope Francis, whose coffin now lies open in St. Peter’s Basilica, feelings of grief and sadness are the order of the day.

Catholics bid final farewell as Pope Francis lies in state at St. Peter’s Basilica
Thousands of Catholics said their last goodbyes and paid their respects to Pope Francis on Wednesday as the late pope lay in state in St. Peter’s Basilica.

Handing out ice cream, visiting the poor: Charity of Pope Francis on his patron saint’s day
Pope Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio, marked his patron saint’s feast every year on April 23 with acts of charity. The day was a Vatican holiday in his honor.

PHOTOS: Pope Francis is brought to St. Peter’s Basilica
Pope Francis was brought in solemn procession to St. Peter’s Basilica on Wednesday morning, where the late pontiff will lie in state for three days for mourners to pay their final respects and say goodbye.

Massimiliano Strappetti: The last man Pope Francis saw and thanked before his death
Having cared for the aging Pope Francis as his personal nurse since 2022, Italian nurse Massimiliano Strappetti was among the few people who saw the Holy Father moments before his death on Easter Monday.