The Body Of Pope Francis Is Transferred To The Basilica St Peter To Lie In State

VATICAN CITY, VATICAN - APRIL 23: Cardinals look on as the body of Pope Francis is transferred into the Basilica at St Peter’s Square on April 23, 2025 in Vatican City, Vatican. On the third day since the death of Pope Francis was announced by the Vatican, his body is transferred from the Chapel of Santa Marta to the Basilica St Peter. He will lie in state in a simple wooden coffin until his funeral, which will be held on Saturday, 26th April 2025. (Pool photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)