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Pilgrims, tourists in St. Peter’s Square for Easter express shock over Pope’s death

Pilgrims, tourists in St. Peter’s Square for Easter express shock over Pope’s death

Thousands of tourists and pilgrims who flocked to Rome for Holy Week were dazed with shock at news of the death of Pope Francis. The Vatican made the announcement on Monday morning, a day after his open-topped popemobile was driven through crowds cheering "viva il papa!" on Christianity's holiest day.

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