Pope Francis To Lie In State For Three Days

His body was taken to St. Peter's Basilica, where it will lie in state for three days of public viewing until Saturday's funeral.

The Body Of Pope Francis Is Transferred To The Basilica St Peter To Lie In State — Source: Mario Tama / Getty

VATICAN CITY — The body of Pope Francis is now lying in state at Saint Peter’s Basilica. The 88-year-old pope died Monday at the Vatican after suffering a stroke.

His body was carried out of his residence on a wooden platform held up by 14 pallbearers, in a procession that included priests, cardinals, friars and Swiss Guards, while a male choir chanted psalms in Latin.

His body was taken to St. Peter’s Basilica, where it will lie in state for three days of public viewing until Saturday’s funeral.

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