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Roman Catholic cardinals gathered Tuesday in Vatican City to prepare for the Saturday funeral of Pope Francis.
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Thousands pay their respects at St Peter’s Square as more visitors are expected over the nine-day mourning period.
The pontiff's body will lie in St Peter's Basilica from Wednesday until Friday to allow mourners to pay their respects.