People can visit the tomb by entering St. Peter's Basilica and going to the central point—the Altar of Confession.
Archbishop Georg Gänswein and the four lay women who had taken care of the Pope emeritus were among the group who sang hymns and prayed as the Pope emeritus' remains were blessed.
Once the coffin was placed in front of the altar, Archbishop Georg Gänswein wished the Pope emeritus a final farewell.
Pope Francis said a prayer in Latin asking God to admit him into Heaven.
