Thousands queue to see former pope Benedict’s body lying in state
Thousands of people are paying their respects to former Pope Benedict XVI as his body lies in state at the Vatican.
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Pope Benedict’s body lies in state at St Peter’s Basilica ahead of Thursday’s funeral
Pope Francis will lead the funeral of his predecessor on Thursday after a period of mourning. Former Pope Benedict XVI will first lie in state at St. Peter’s Basilica for three days
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Doors open for thousands to see Pope Benedict’s body lying in state at Vatican
Public viewing will last for 10 hours in St Peter’s Basilica.
Thousands queue to pay their respects to former pope Benedict XVI
Thousands of Catholics began paying their respects on Monday to former pope Benedict XVI at St Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican in Rome, at the start of three days of lying-in-state before his funeral.
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