So many mourners lined up to see Pope Francis lying in state in a simple wooden coffin inside St. Peter’s Basilica that the Vatican kept the doors open all night due to higher-than-expected turnout. AP’s Pavan Mahal shares what the vibe is like just 15 minutes away in Rome.

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What it’s like to be in Rome after the Pope’s death

Name: What it's like to be in Rome after the Pope's death
Uploaded: 2025-04-24T19:36:13.999Z
Duration: 46 s
Description: So many mourners lined up to see Pope Francis lying in state in a simple wooden coffin inside St. Peter’s Basilica that the Vatican kept the doors open all night due to higher-than-expected turnout. AP's Pavan Mahal shares what the vibe is like just 15 minutes away in Rome.

So many mourners lined up to see Pope Francis lying in state in a simple wooden coffin inside St. Peter’s Basilica that the Vatican kept the doors open all night due to higher-than-expected turnout. AP’s Pavan Mahal shares what the vibe is like just 15 minutes away in Rome.