Pope Francis’s body has been moved from his residence at the Vatican to lie in state at St Peter’s Basilica
The basilica is now open for the public to file past the open coffin.
Bells rang and people applauded as the procession made its way through St Peter’s Square
The Pope died on Monday morning – his funeral will take place on Saturday, attended by leaders from around the world.
The Pope’s coffin is situated inside the grand St Peter’s Basilica, in front of the Papal Altar – which is built over the tomb of the saint.
It will remain there until the funeral on Saturday.
Meanwhile, mourners have begun filing in to St Peter’s Basilica to pay their final respects to Pope Francis.
The basilica will stay open until 24:00 local time (23:00 BST) today.
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