Pope's coffin moved to St. Peter's Basilica for 3 days of mourning
(23 Apr 2025) RESTRICTION SUMMARY: ASSOCIATED PRESS Vatican City - 23 April 2025 1. STILL Cardinals take part in the ceremony transfering Pope Francis' body 2. STILL The ceremony with Pope Francis's body in casket 3. STILL The coffin of Pope Francis 4. STILL The body of Pope Francis is placed into St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican 5. STILL A nun cries as the body of Pope Francis is carried into St. Peter's Basilica 6. STILL The body of Pope Francis is carried through St. Peter's Square to St. Peter's Basilica 7. STILL The body of Pope Francis is carried through St. Peter's Square to St. Peter's Basilica 8. STILL Cardinal Camerlengo Kevin Joseph Farrell, center right, spreads incense around the body of Pope Francis inside St. Peter's Basilica 9. STILL The body of Pope Francis is carried into St. Peter's Basilica 10. STILL The body of Pope Francis is carried into St. Peter's Basilica 11. STILL The procession with the body of Pope Francis 12. STILL The body of Pope Francis is placed into St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican 13. STILL Close of the hands of Pope Francis 14. STILL Cardinals gathered around Pope 15. STILL Cardinal holds his zucchetto after the procession 16. STILL Francis' body being carried into St. Peter's Basilica STORYLINE: The body of Pope Francis was moved on Wednesday morning to St. Peter’s Basilica for three days of public mourning for an Argentine pontiff remembered for his humble style, concern for the poor and insistent prayers for peace. Heads of state are expected for the funeral Saturday in St. Peter’s Square, but the public viewing is largely for ordinary Catholics to grieve the 88-year-old pope, who died Monday after suffering a stroke. The basilica will be kept open until midnight on Wednesday and Thursday to allow the faithful to mourn. The public mourning period will end on Friday at 7 p.m. local time. Cardinals met at the Vatican on Tuesday to schedule Francis’ funeral and burial, plan the conclave to elect his successor and make other decisions about running the Catholic Church. =========================================================== Clients are reminded to adhere to all listed restrictions and to check the terms of their licence agreements. For further assistance, please contact the AP Archive on: Tel +44(0)2074827482 Email: [email protected]. Find out more about AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/HowWeWork Twitter: / ap_archive Facebook: / aparchives Instagram: / apnews You can license this story through AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/metadata/you...
