As cardinals prepare conclave, thousands flock to pay respects to late Pope Francis

As cardinals prepare conclave, thousands flock to pay respects to late Pope Francis

Turnout among the faithful to say their goodbyes to the late pontiff at St. Peter's Basilica in Rome has been much higher than expected, with an estimated 50 000 visitors paying their respects in the first twelve hours of the public viewing.

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