Thousands of mourners queued for hours to pay their final respects to Pope Francis at St Peter's Basilica. Among them were Marguerite O'Leary and her daughter Ellen from Ireland, who described their experience as a 'special moment' and a privilege. The mourners waited over five hours to witness the late pontiff's remains, highlighting the emotional and reflective atmosphere throughout the event. Italian police ensured crowd control and safety measures were implemented to manage the large number of attendees.
A mother and daughter from Ireland, Marguerite O'Leary and her teenage daughter Ellen, expressed their experience as 'a special moment' and a privilege while waiting in a long queue.
After standing for more than five hours to pay respects to Pope Francis, mourners described the experience as overwhelmingly emotional and reflective.
Italian police were seen managing crowd control and checking bags along the route to St Peter's Square, ensuring safety amidst the thousands attending the event.
The ambiance of mourning at St Peter's Basilica was palpable as thousands paid their last respects to the late pontiff, creating a moment of unity among attendees.
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