Thousands File Past the Pope's Body After an Eight-Hour Wait 'It's Out of Control, but Everyone Is so Patient'
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A CEASELESS tide of pilgrims streamed past Pope John Paul's body yesterday in a day and night vigil that will culminate on Friday in the biggest funeral in Vatican history.
Secluded from the sea of humanity, the Roman Catholic cardinals temporarily running the Church met for a second day to discuss the elaborate funeral rites and the eventual election of a successor.See the full content of this document
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Thousands File Past the Pope's Body After an Eight-Hour Wait 'It's Out of Control, but Everyone Is so Patient'
The crowds, carrying flags, crosses, pictures of John Paul, and umbrellas to protect them from the sun in Rome, stretched as far as the eye could see, pouring up the broad boulevard that leads to St Peter's Square and int...
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