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LIVESTREAM: Funeral of Pope Francis
The body of Pope Francis was transferred to St. Peter's Basilica for public viewing and will lie in state until Friday evening.
His coffin was placed on a carpet in front of the Altar of Confession, a departure from tradition at the late pope's request.
Cardinal Kevin Farrell presided over the rite of translation, and his funeral is scheduled for Saturday in St. Peter's Square.
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will represent the Philippines at the funeral.
The Holy See released images of the late pontiff in red vestments, a papal mitre, and holding a rosary.
Following the funeral, Francis will be buried at the Basilica of Saint Mary Major, the first pope to be interred outside the Vatican since Leo XIII in 1903.
He requested a simple tomb with only the inscription "Franciscus."
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