Investing.com -- The Vatican has announced that the public will have the opportunity to pay their last respects to Pope Francis at St. Peter’s Basilica. The Pope, who passed away at the age of 88 on Monday, will lie in state inside his coffin from Wednesday through Friday.

The Catholic faithful and the general public are invited to visit from 11:00 am (0900 GMT) to midnight on Wednesday, from 7:00 am to midnight on Thursday, and from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm on Friday. This period will provide an opportunity for individuals worldwide to honor the late pontiff’s life and contributions.

Pope Francis, known for his humility and dedication to the less fortunate, was a beloved figure in the Catholic Church and beyond. His passing marks the end of an era and his life will be commemorated in the coming days at St. Peter’s Basilica, a significant site in Vatican City.

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