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Pope Francis' body to be taken to St. Peter's on Wednesday, Vatican says

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Posted on April 22, 2025

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· Last updated: April 22, 2025

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Pope Francis' Body to be Moved to St. Peter's Basilica

VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - The body of Pope Francis will be taken to St. Peter's Basilica on Wednesday morning at 9:00 a.m. (0700 GMT), the Vatican said in a statement.

His body is currently laid out in a coffin in the chapel of the Santa Marta residence, where he lived during his 12-year papacy.

(Reporting by Giulia Segreti, Editing by Crispian Balmer)

Key Takeaways

Pope Francis' body will be moved to St. Peter's Basilica.
The transfer will occur on Wednesday at 9:00 a.m.
His body is currently at the Santa Marta residence.
Pope Francis served a 12-year papacy.
The Vatican released an official statement.

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The article discusses the transfer of Pope Francis' body to St. Peter's Basilica.

When will the transfer take place?

The transfer is scheduled for Wednesday morning at 9:00 a.m.

Where is Pope Francis' body currently located?

It is currently laid out in the chapel of the Santa Marta residence.

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