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The Latest: Public mourning for Pope Francis to begin at St. Peter's

The body of Pope Francis will be moved to St. Peter's Basilica for three days of public mourning. Heads of state are expected for the funeral on Saturday, but the public viewing is largely for ordinary Catholics to grieve the 88-year-old pope. Cardinals met at the Vatican to schedule Francis' funeral and burial, plan the conclave to elect his successor, and make other decisions about running the Catholic Church.

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