Sat Apr 26 16:43:59 UTC 2025: ## Hundreds of Thousands Mourn Pope Francis in Rome
**ROME** – Hundreds of thousands of mourners gathered in St. Peter’s Square and across Rome today to pay their final respects to Pope Francis as his body was laid to rest. A massive crowd lined the streets to witness the procession, marking a deeply emotional farewell to the late pontiff. The sheer scale of the turnout underscored the global impact and widespread affection for Pope Francis during his papacy.
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