Thousands are queueing to see Pope Benedict's body lying in state at St Peter's Basilica in the Vatican. The Italian prime minister, Giorgia Meloni, visited the church to pay her respects ahead of the funeral led by Pope Francis on Thursday. Benedict's funeral in St Peter’s Square will be a simple, solemn and sober ceremony in keeping with his wishes, the Vatican said. Security officials have said they are expecting at least 25,000 to pass Benedict's body on the first day of viewing
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