The hours spent in line up the stately Via della Conciliazione through St. Peter’s Square and through the Holy Door into the basilica allowed mourners to find community around the Argentine ...

Pope Francis lying in state in St. Peter's Basilica on April 23, 2025. Andrea Mancini / NurPhoto via Getty Images ...

Throngs of mourners are lining St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican to pay their final respects to Pope Francis, whose body is lying in state in an open coffin ahead of funeral and burial services ...

The funeral has been set for Saturday at 10 a.m. in St. Peter’s Square, and will be attended by leaders including U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodmyr Zelenskyy.

St. Peter's Basilica stays open overnight for public viewing of Pope Francis due to strong turnout Updated: 10:03 AM PDT Apr 24, 2025 Infinite Scroll Enabled By COLLEEN BARRY Associated Press ...

To date, more than an estimated 140 of the 265 deceased popes have been buried in St. Peter’s Basilica, according to the National Cathedral Register.

The Vatican opened St. Peter’s Basilica to the general public Wednesday to pay their final respects to Pope Francis, with thousands of people filling the central aisle and Swiss Guards standing ...

St. Peter's Basilica stays open overnight for public viewing of Pope Francis due to strong turnout Share Updated: 12:03 PM CDT Apr 24, 2025 Infinite Scroll Enabled ...