Pope Francis' body moved to St Peter's Basilica to lie in state

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00:00Crowds of faithful gathered outside St. Peter's Basilica

00:05as the body of Pope Francis was transferred there from the Vatican Hotel where he lived.

00:11Pallbearers carried this simple wooden coffin on their shoulders onto St. Peter's Square and into the Basilica,

00:18cardinals, bishops and the Swiss Guards processing slowly behind.

00:22Once inside the Basilica, the casket was not put on an elevated bier

00:27but simply on an inclined ramp facing the pews, according to the late Pope's wishes.

00:33Mourners are able to enter the Basilica until Friday to pay their respects,

00:37after which the Pope's casket will be closed and sealed.

00:41The funeral has been set for Saturday morning and will be attended by world leaders

00:45including U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

00:51Cardinals are continuing their meetings this week to plan the conclave to elect Pope Francis' successor.

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