The physique of Pope Benedict XVI. is specified by the Vatican
Safety officers anticipated no less than 25,000 individuals to stroll previous the physique on the primary day of the tour
The physique of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI. lies in state as hundreds of individuals lined up hours earlier than dawn on Monday to pay their respects.
The doorways of St. Peter’s Basilica opened to the general public simply after 9 a.m. (0800 GMT; three a.m. EST) as the primary worshipers entered.
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Public viewing lasts 10 hours on Monday at St. Peter’s Basilica.
Twelve hours are scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday earlier than Thursday morning’s funeral in St. Peter’s Sq., which shall be presided over by Pope Francis.
The frail, 95-year-old Benedict died Saturday morning on the Vatican monastery, the place he had lived since retiring in 2013, when he grew to become the primary pope to step down in 600 years.
Safety officers anticipated no less than 25,000 individuals to stroll previous the physique on the primary day of the tour.
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