Public viewing for Pope Francis begins Wednesday ahead of Saturday funeral

Pope Francis Funeral: First Video Shows Over 20,000 Gather to See Pope’s Body | Vatican Flooded

Thousands of pilgrims and mourners from around the world are gathering at St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City to pay their final respects to Pope Francis, who passed away at the age of 88. This live coverage captures the first emotional moments as the late pontiff lies in state, surrounded by solemn prayer, incense, and heartfelt tributes. As the Vatican opens its doors for three days of mourning, the world watches in reverence. Witness the historic farewell to a beloved spiritual leader. #PopeFrancis #PopeFrancisFuneral #PopeFrancisDeath #PopeFrancisNews #PopeFrancisLiesInState #PopeFrancis88 #PopeFrancisCoffin #PopeFrancisLastRites #PopeFrancisLegacy #PopeFrancisHealth #PopeFrancisLive Also Read How And Where Will Pope Francis Be Buried? :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/how-and-where-will-pope-francis-be-buried-4130499.html?ref=DMDesc Cyril Ramaphosa Extends Condolences on the Passing of Pope Francis at Age 88 :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/south-african-president-ramaphosa-condolences-pope-francis-passing-011-4130473.html?ref=DMDesc Pope Francis: A 'Pro'-LGBTQ Progressive Pontiff Who Inspired Many While Unsettling Traditionalists :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/pope-francis-a-pro-lgbtq-progressive-pontiff-who-inspired-many-while-unsettling-traditionalists-4130129.html?ref=DMDesc ~PR.152~HT.408~ED.102~

Pope Francis’ Funeral Procession: Pope’s Coffin Carried to St. Peter’s Square; Mourners Pay Respect

Pope Francis’ Funeral Procession: A Sea of Mourners Gathers at St. Peter’s Square. A solemn farewell unfolded at the Vatican as Pope Francis’ funeral procession made its way through St. Peter’s Square. Latin chants echoed and church bells tolled as the pontiff’s coffin, adorned in papal vestments, was carried by pallbearers through a sea of mourners. Red-robed cardinals, bishops in violet, and Swiss Guards in ceremonial dress led the procession under the warm Roman sun. #PopeFrancis #PopeFrancisFuneral #PopeFrancisDeath #PopeFrancisNews #PopeFrancisLive #PopeFrancisUpdates #FuneralOfPopeFrancis #PopeFrancisHealth #PopeFrancisProcession #VaticanNews #StPetersSquare #CatholicChurch #PopeFrancisLegacy #PapalFuneral #PopeFrancisLiesInState Also Read How And Where Will Pope Francis Be Buried? :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/how-and-where-will-pope-francis-be-buried-4130499.html?ref=DMDesc Cyril Ramaphosa Extends Condolences on the Passing of Pope Francis at Age 88 :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/south-african-president-ramaphosa-condolences-pope-francis-passing-011-4130473.html?ref=DMDesc Pope Francis: A 'Pro'-LGBTQ Progressive Pontiff Who Inspired Many While Unsettling Traditionalists :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/pope-francis-a-pro-lgbtq-progressive-pontiff-who-inspired-many-while-unsettling-traditionalists-4130129.html?ref=DMDesc ~PR.152~ED.102~HT.336~GR.344~