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St. Peter’s Basilica

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  1. The body of Pope Francis lies in state inside St. Peter’s Basilica in The Vatican, on 23 April 2025. The Pope died of a stroke, the Vatican announced hours after the death on 21 April 2025, of the 88-year-old reformer who inspired devotion but riled traditionalists during 12 years leading the Catholic Church.

    Over 90K mourn Pope Francis on second day

    Tens of thousands of mourners filled St. Peter’s Basilica and surrounding areas Thursday to pay their final respects to Pope Francis, as Italian and Vatican…

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  2. Tourists and pilgrims queue with St Peter's Basilica and the obelisk in the background before they enter St Peter's square to pay their respects to late Pope Francis as his body lies in state in The Vatican, on April 24, 2025.

    Crowds gather for second day to see Pope

    Thousands of people gathered Thursday for a glimpse of Pope Francis's body on the second day of public tributes, after St. Peter's Basilica stayed open almost…

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