Vatican City, April 23 (LaPresse) – Following the rite of translation, the body of Pope Francis was blessed with holy water and incense. St. Peter’s Basilica will remain open to the faithful wishing to pay their last respects to the pontiff today from 11 a.m. to midnight, tomorrow (Thursday, April 24) from 7 a.m. to midnight, and Friday, April 25 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Pope Francis: Basilica open to faithful for final farewell
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