Thousands of Pope Francis mourners wait in line to pay respects as Vatican stays open all night

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 12:49:20 +0000
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So many mourners lined up to see Pope Francis lying in state in a simple wooden coffin inside St. Peter’s Basilica that the Vatican kept the doors open all night due to higher-than-expected turnout, closing the basilica for just an hour Thursday morning for cleaning.The basilica is bathed in a…