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Almost 20,000 people have viewed pope so far Wednesday: Vatican

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23-04-2025 | 14:12

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Almost 20,000 people have viewed pope so far Wednesday: Vatican

Almost 20,000 people viewed Pope Francis' coffin by the evening of his first day lying in state at St Peter's Basilica, the Vatican said Wednesday.

A spokesman told reporters 19,430 people visited the church during the almost nine-hour period between 11:00 a.m. (0900 GMT), when the public viewing began, and 7:45 p.m. Viewing will continue until midnight before recommencing Thursday morning.

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