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Pope Francis’ body can be transferred to St. Peter’s Basilica, allowing the faithful to pay their honors on Wednesday (23), said Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni, in a statement on Monday (21).
A group of cardinals gathered on Tuesday (22) should make a formal decision on the matter, he added.
Francisco died on Monday (21). He recovered from a respiratory infection after spending almost 40 days in the hospital.
. In a message read by an advisor, the Pontiff asked for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.
