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Pilgrims flood St. Peter's Basilica to pay their respects to the Pope emeritus
Benedict XVI • 2m 6s
People have been lining up in St. Peter's Square from the early morning to bid the Pope emeritus a final farewell before the funeral on Thursday.
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