the funeral of John Paul II

Marvelous, the respons that the people spontaneously show on the death of the Pope John Paul II. People all over the world, more than 2 millions, have been paying tribute to Pope John Paul II, who died on 2 April, and sharing their memories. They let the body "the saint" liying in state for three days at the plane of St. Peter's Cathedral.
He will be buried in the cryptorium in a three fold coffin of cypress wood, zinc and oak wood.

See and join the atmosphere there. Some other photos. More photos.
The homily by Mgr. Ratzinger the Cardinal.
More than 200 heads of state attend the humble funeral according to the Catholic rite.

Find the diagram of the St. Peter's square here and other more information about it.
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