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  •   Home > News > National

    Inside the elaborate farewell to Pope Francis

    Tens of thousands will visit the body of Pope Francis’ lying in state at St Peter’s Basilica. Here are some details to look out for during the ritual.

    Carole Cusack, Professor of Religious Studies, University of Sydney
    The Conversation


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    The Conversation

    Carole Cusack does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.

    This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license.
    © 2025 TheConversation, NZCity

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