Published On: Wed, Apr 23rd, 2025

Pope Francis’s body taken in procession to St. Peter’s Basilica for lying in state

A casket is shown inside a church, with dozens of people in religious garments shown standing nearby.

Pope Francis’s body was due to be moved to St. Peter’s Basilica on Wednesday to allow Catholic faithful to pay their final respects ahead of a funeral expected to bring U.S. President Donald Trump and dozens of other world leaders to Rome.

CBC | World News

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Pope Francis’s body taken in procession to St. Peter’s Basilica for lying in state