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Outrage as mourners take selfies with Pope Francis’ open casket. The Argentine Pope passed away on Easter Monday aged 88 and his funeral is due to take place this weekend . Sam Rkaina.

Francis lay in state in an open casket, perched on a ramp facing mourners, with four Swiss Guards standing at attention. As the crowd reached the casket, many lifted their smartphones to snap a photo.

Francis lay in state in an open casket, perched on a ramp facing mourners, with four Swiss Guards standing at attention. As the crowd reached the casket, many lifted their smartphones to snap a photo.

In the casket, the pope wears red liturgical vestments, a bishop's mitre, and holds a rosary. Four Swiss Guards flank his coffin. Pope Francis lying in state in St. Peter's Basilica, April 24, 2025.

Francis lay in state in an open casket, perched on a ramp facing mourners, with four Swiss Guards standing at attention. As the crowd reached the casket, many lifted their smartphones to snap a photo.