Tens of thousands of pilgrims have arrived in Rome to mark the death of Pope Francis

By Editorial,

Tens of thousands of pilgrims have arrived in Rome to mark the death of Pope Francis.

Meters from the Vatican walls, a group of mourners says the air is thick with emotionprograms are ongoingfor thepontiff’s funeral to take place at the Vatican on Saturday morning.

Earlier, the Vatican shared images of the Pope in an open coffin alongside further details of the funeral arrangements ahead today when the Pope’s body will be moved to St Peter’s Basilica for public mourning.

According to reports from the Vatican, Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, the Dean of the College of Cardinals, will preside over the liturgy, which begins a nine-day period of official mourning and daily memorial Masses for the fallen Pope. END