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Decision on next Pope 'in God's hands' says mourner

Summary

Thousands of people are visiting St Peter's Basilica to see Pope Francis, who has passed away. The Pope will have his funeral on Saturday and will be buried in Rome's Church of Santa Maria Maggiore, not the Vatican, which is different from what previous popes did.

Key Facts

  • Many people are visiting St Peter's Basilica to say goodbye to Pope Francis who has died.
  • A funeral for Pope Francis will happen on Saturday.
  • One family from New York said this chance to see Pope Francis was special.
  • Pope Francis helped lots of people join the Catholic religion.
  • Unlike the past 100 years of popes, Pope Francis will be buried in a church in Rome called Santa Maria Maggiore, not the Vatican.
  • People from all over the world have come to see Pope Francis.
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BBC