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, ...
After the death of Pope Francis on Easter Monday, April 21st, 2025, his body was moved to St. Peter’s Basilica. Today was the last opportunity for mourners to pay their respects, as the coffin closed ...
The body of Pope Francis is carried into St Peter's Basilica The body of Pope Francis was carried in a solemn procession from his Vatican residence to St Peter’s Basilica. The late Argentine pontiff, ...
Read full article: Final pilgrims cross Holy Door as Vatican claims Jubilee success with 33 million visitors The final pilgrims of the 2025 Holy Year have passed through the Holy Door of St. Peter’s ...