The body of Pope Francis transferred in St. Peter's Basilica to be honored by the faithful

VATICAN CITY, VATICAN, APRIL 23: Faithful pay their respect to the body of Pope Francis laying in state in an open casket in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican on April 23, 2025. The faithful will pay their respects to Pope Francis, who died on April 21 at the age of 88, until the eve of his funeral, which will be celebrated on April 26 in St. Peter's Square. (Photo by Riccardo De Luca/Anadolu via Getty Images)