Thousands of Pope Francis mourners wait in line to pay respects as Vatican stays open all night

Thousands of Pope Francis mourners wait in line to pay respects as Vatican stays open all night

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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, closing the basilica for just an hour Thursday morning for cleaning.The basilica is bathed in a…

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