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In pictures: Prayers and tears as body of Pope Francis moved to St Peter’s Basilica

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​In pictures: Prayers and tears as body of Pope Francis moved to St Peter’s Basilica | World News | Sky News

Large crowds gathered in St Peter’s Square as the body of Pope Francis was carried in a coffin to St Peter’s Basilica for three days of mourning.

Wednesday 23 April 2025 12:31, UK

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The body of Pope Francis is moved to St Peter’s Basilica
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The Vatican has opened St Peter’s Basilica to the public so people can pay their final respects to Pope Francis.

Three days of public mourning will take place before the pontiff’s funeral on Saturday.

The body of Pope Francis was moved to St Peter’s Basilica from the chapel of the Casa Santa Marta earlier on Wednesday.

Here are pictures of the procession to the basilica, where tens of thousands of mourners are expected to file past the open casket over the next three days.

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The body of Pope Francis was escorted by a procession of solemn cardinals and Swiss Guards

Pope Francis' body is carried in a coffin into Saint Peter's Basilica at the Vatican on the day of its translation, as seen from Rome, Italy, April 23, 2025. REUTERS/Mohammed Salem TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
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Pope Francis' body is carried in a coffin into Saint Peter's Basilica on the day of its translation, at the Vatican, April 23, 2025. REUTERS/Claudia Greco TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
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A woman reacts at the St. Peter's Square, on the day of the translation of Pope Francis' body and its transfer to Saint Peter's Basilica, at the Vatican, April 23, 2025. REUTERS/Carlos Barria
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Emotional scenes in St Peter’s Square as the coffin approached the basilica. Pic: Reuters

Pope Francis' body is carried in a coffin into Saint Peter's Basilica at the Vatican on the day of its translation, as seen from Rome, Italy, April 23, 2025. REUTERS/Mohammed Salem
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Large crowds watched Wednesday’s procession. Pic: Reuters

A Swiss Guard stands as people gather in St Peter's Square on the day of the translation of Pope Francis' body, which will be transported inside the Basilica, at the Vatican, April 23, 2025. REUTERS/Guglielmo Mangiapane
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A Swiss Guard stands as people watch in St Peter’s Square. Pic: Reuters

A nun cries as the body of Pope Francis is carried into St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, Wednesday, April 23, 2025, where he will lie in state for three days. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)
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People gather in St Peter's Square on the day of the translation of Pope Francis' body, which will be transported inside the Basilica, at the Vatican, April 23, 2025. REUTERS/Guglielmo Mangiapane
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Swiss guards stand at Arco delle Campane on the day of the translation of Pope Francis' coffin, which will be transported inside the Basilica, at the Vatican, April 23, 2025. REUTERS/Yara Nardi
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Pope Francis' body is carried in a coffin into Saint Peter's Basilica, on the day of its translation, at the Vatican, April 23, 2025. REUTERS/Carlos Barria
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Pope Francis' body is carried in a coffin into Saint Peter's Basilica at the Vatican on the day of its translation, at the Vatican, April 23, 2025. REUTERS/Guglielmo Mangiapane TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
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Nuns wait on the day of the translation of Pope Francis' body and its transfer to Saint Peter's Basilica, at the Vatican, April 23, 2025. REUTERS/Kevin Coombs
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Members of the clergy walk to St. Peter's Basilica on the day of the translation of Pope Francis' body and its transfer to the basilica, as seen from Rome, Italy, April 23, 2025. REUTERS/Claudia Greco
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Pope Francis' body is carried in a coffin into Saint Peter's Basilica at the Vatican on the day of its translation, at the Vatican, April 23, 2025. REUTERS/Guglielmo Mangiapane TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
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Pope Francis' body is carried in a coffin into Saint Peter's Basilica at the Vatican on the day of its translation, at the Vatican, April 23, 2025. REUTERS/Guglielmo Mangiapane TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
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The body of Pope Francis is carried in a coffin into St Peter’s Basilica. Pic: Reuters

Pope Francis' body is carried in a coffin inside Saint Peter's Basilica at the Vatican on the day of its translation, at the Vatican, April 23, 2025. REUTERS/Hannah McKay
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A clergy member and Nuns attend the arrival of Pope Francis's coffin at Saint Peter's Basilica, in Vatican City, 23 April 2025. ALESSANDRO DI MEO/Pool via REUTERS TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
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The body of Pope Francis is carried into St. Peters Basilica for three days of lying in state, in Vatican City, 23 April 2025. ALESSANDRO DI MEO/Pool via REUTERS
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The procession reaches the final moments in St Peter’s Basilica. Pic: Reuters

Cardinals pay their respects by the coffin containing Pope Francis' body, on the day of the translation of his body, in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, April 23, 2025. REUTERS/Yara Nardi
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The wooden casket was perched on a slight ramp with Swiss Guards nearby. Pic: Reuters

A nun reacts at St. Peter's Square, on the day of the translation of Pope Francis' body and its transfer to Saint Peter's Basilica, at the Vatican, April 23, 2025. REUTERS/Susana Vera
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A cardinal walks past the coffin of Pope Francis on the day of the translation of his body, in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, April 23, 2025. REUTERS/Hannah McKay TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
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