June 10, 2026
The viewing started on Wednesday and the Vatican had expected to close the doors at midnight, but ended up letting the faithful in until 5:30 am, before reopening again at 7:00 am
More than 170 delegations including heads of state and government including Trump are expected in St Peter's Square for Saturday's funeral ceremony
Crowds stretch down the main boulevard leading through Rome into the Vatican to see the late pontiff in his open coffin
Crowds are guided through the central nave of the basilica to come forward and offer respects
