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The body of the late Pope Francis will lie in state at the St. Peter's basilica at the Vatican from Wednesday until his funeral on Saturday morning. During this time the faithful may pay their respects to the late pontiff. The Vatican set his funeral date for Saturday even as the process of selecting a new pope began.
Pope Francis burial plans
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