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It was carried through the square in front of the cathedral to the applause of 20 thousand believers, the publication notes.
The Mortal Remains of Pope Francis Are Carried Up the Steps of St. Peter's Basilica and Into the Vatican Basilica.
The Rite of Translation from the Casa Santa Marta Led by Members of the College of Cardinals Present in Rome, and Over 20,000 PEOPLE GATRED in the Square to … pic.twitter.com/c2gtxjvbrw
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According to the will of Francis, its coffin is installed on the floor in front of the altar of confession on a small platform.
The next three days, believers come and say goodbye to the pontiff. The doors of the cathedral opened for people at noon in Kyiv time and will last until the evening of April 25 with a break at night, the report said.
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