Pope Francis, Basilica open until midnight for final farewell to Bergoglio

Vatican City (Vatican), 22 April (LaPresse) – ‘At the end of the ceremony for the transfer of the coffin of the deceased Roman Pontiff in the Vatican Basilica, which will take place, according to the instructions provided, at 9 a.m. tomorrow morning, the Basilica will remain open to the faithful who wish to visit the body of the Pontiff at the following times: Wednesday, 23 April, from 11 a.m. to midnight; Thursday, 24 April, from 7 a.m. to midnight; Friday, 25 April, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.’ This was announced by the Holy See Press Office.