Faithful Gather at Vatican to Pay Final Respects to the Pope

Public Viewing Continues Ahead of Funeral

Devotees at the Vatican have the opportunity to pray beside the late pope’s remains until the evening of Friday, April 25, before his funeral ceremonies commence on Saturday.

A Solemn Moment in St. Peter’s Basilica

Since Wednesday, April 23, the pontiff’s body has been lying in state beneath the magnificent gilded ceiling of St. Peter’s Basilica, drawing crowds of mourners for a final moment of reflection and prayer.

Source: RFI