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61,000 mourners visit St. Peter's Basilica as Pope lies in state (CWN)

Catholic Culture Friday, 25 April 2025 ()
During the first day that the body of Pope Francis lay in state in St. Peter’s Basilica, 61,000 mourners filed past his coffin, the Vatican newspaper reported.
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News video: Pope Francis’ Last Day of Lying in State| Final Farewell to Pope; Thousands Line Up to Pay Tribute

Pope Francis’ Last Day of Lying in State| Final Farewell to Pope; Thousands Line Up to Pay Tribute 03:25

On the final day of Pope Francis' lying in state, thousands of mourners gathered at St. Peter’s Basilica to bid farewell to the beloved pontiff, who passed away on Monday at the age of 88 following a stroke. The Vatican reported that over 120,000 people had already paid their respects, filing past...

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