BREAKING: Pope Francis pictured in open coffin as Vatican funeral preparations begin

Pope Francis' body has been pictured in an open coffin for the first time as Vatican funeral preparations begin. The 88-year-old, who died on Easter Monday, has been laid out in an open coffin at the Vatican for the Confirmation of the Death of the Pontiff ceremony.

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