The Vatican has released photos of Pope Francis in an open coffin, dressed in a red robe with the papal mitre on his head and a rosary in his hands.

The Vatican has released the first images of Pope Francis in his casket before the public viewing at St. Peter's Basilica.

A nun reads a book as she waits in line with others to view Pope Francis lying in state inside St. Peter's Basilica, at the Vatican, Thursday, . People stand in line as they wait to enter St. Peter's Basilica to pay their respects to Pope Francis lying in state,