In the past, the pope's body would be displayed on an elevated frame known as a bier. But, under the new funeral structure, the pope will be laid directly into an open coffin, eliminating the use ...

the open coffin allows simple confirmation that he truly has gone. Around his coffin stand four Swiss guards, stock still. A family come past, using sign language to share their emotions.

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