LAST LOOK. Visitors walk inside St. Peter's Basilica to pay their respects as Pope Francis' body, top photo, lies in state in The Vatican. The Vatican said that as of April 24, 2025, nearly 60,000 people had so far paid their respects to Pope Francis, whose body is lying in state at St. Peter's Basilica for three days before his funeral. Inset at left shows flags at half mast at the Rizal monument in Luneta national park as the nation mourns the Pope’s passing. AFP/ Norman Cruz
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President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos left for the Vatican Thursday evening to attend the funeral of Pope Francis on Saturday.
Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin, Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla, and Agrarian Reform Secretary Conrado Estrella III will serve as caretakers while the President is away.
"The President and the First Lady will convey the thoughts and prayers of...