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No pope has been elected on the first day of a conclave for centuries
Over the years, the hymn has often become a part of the holy mass in Catholic churches, but Mariadas had no clue that its notes would one day reverberate inside St Peter's Basilica, the sublime seat of Catholic faith. Mariadas
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Pope Francis will be laid to rest at the Papal Basilica of St Mary Major, a revered site where seven Popes have been interred before him.
Murmu, who reached here earlier in the day, is on a two-day visit to the Vatican City beginning Friday and will offer condolences on behalf of the government and people of India.
Tens of thousands of mourners began saying their last goodbyes to the Pope.
The late pontiff, who passed away at the age of 88, was widely admired for his commitment to peace, inclusion, and dignity for all
The Pope will be buried in a wooden coffin lined with zinc.
His depth of experience, gleaned from a life lived in service, from the streets of Buenos Aires to the Vatican, imbues his leadership with a unique authenticity.
Francis, 88, died unexpectedly on Monday after suffering a stroke and cardiac arrest.
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