Pope Francis lies in state at St. Peter's Basilica

Pope Francis lies in state at St. Peter's Basilica

Pope Francis, who led the Catholic Church for 12 years, is lying in state at St. Peter’s Basilica ahead of his funeral on Saturday. The 88-year-old pontiff died Monday from a stroke and heart failure. Mourners from around the world are waiting hours to pay their respects as tens of thousands are expected to pass through the Basilica. Cardinals are beginning to arrive in Rome, with a conclave to elect the next pope expected in the coming weeks. FOX 5’s Sharon Crowley reports.

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