Vatican keeps St. Peter’s open all night for public viewing of Pope Francis due to strong turnout

The basilica is bathed in a hushed silence as mourners from across the globe make a slow, shuffling procession up the main aisle to pay their last respects to Francis, who died Monday after a stroke.

Apr 24, 2025 - 09:42
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Vatican keeps St. Peter’s open all night for public viewing of Pope Francis due to strong turnout
The basilica is bathed in a hushed silence as mourners from across the globe make a slow, shuffling procession up the main aisle to pay their last respects to Francis, who died Monday after a stroke.