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Pope Francis to lie in state, mourners welcome: What to expect from the pontiff's funeral

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Pope Francis' Mass is scheduled for April 26. He is to be buried at the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore.
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News video: Pope Francis’ Last Day of Lying in State| Final Farewell to Pope; Thousands Line Up to Pay Tribute

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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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