Hours in line, seconds by the coffin – Metro joins the queue to say goodbye to Pope Francis

Metro’s Gergana Krasteva reported from St Peter’s Square in Vatican City, where thousands queued in sweltering heat to pay their respects to Pope Francis, who recently passed away. As the crowd waited for hours, a mix of emotions filled the air—anticipation, grief, and a sense of community among mourners, including nuns, priests, and tourists. Inside St Peter’s Basilica, the atmosphere was heavy as people glimpsed the pope’s coffin, marking a significant moment in history as he prepares for burial at a smaller basilica outside Vatican walls.

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