Pope Francis Set To Lie In Saint Peter’s Basilica
Pope Francis’ body is being moved to St Peter’s Basilica on Wednesday morning, where it will lie in state for three days to allow Catholic faithful to pay their final respects ahead of a funeral expected to bring a host of world Leaders. Francis, a groundbreaking reformer, died aged 88 on Monday from a stroke and cardiac arrest, ending an often turbulent 12-year reign in which he repeatedly clashed with traditionalists and championed the poor and marginalized.