Pope Francis’s three days of lying in state ended today at 7:00 p.m. The late pontiff’s funeral will be held tomorrow in Saint Peter’s Square, followed by his burial at Saint Mary Major Basilica in Rome. Hosts Carolyn Beeler and Carol Hills walk through tomorrow’s events, when Francis will be laid to rest.
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